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Veterinary Technician - VRCC Oncology
VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital located in Englewood, Colorado. We see patients from both referrals from general practice veterinarians, as well as directly from clients in need of specialty veterinary care for their pets. We specialize in Cardiology, Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Oncology & Radiation Therapy, as well as orthopedic and soft tissue Surgery.
**Sign-On Bonus opportunity for qualified candidates!**
As an Oncology Technician, you will work closely with our oncology team to provide excellent patient care, perform diagnostics, and communicate with the clients of oncology patients. Working with our oncology team offers the opportunity to expand upon your knowledgebase and skillset. We are looking for a skilled veterinary technician with oncology experience and a dedication to patient care,
Position Overview:
Oncology Veterinary Technicians support hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. You will assist in providing patient care, conducting examinations, assisting during sedated procedures, patient care for in-patients, and maintaining patient medical records.
What you'll do:
- Obtaining vitals, blood pressure, ECG, and other monitoring parameters
- Monitoring hydration status, administering CRI's, setting up IV fluids with multiple lines, etc.
- Phlebotomy
- Perform in-house laboratory testing
- Medical records
- Provide client education such as discharge instructions, medication dosing and side effects, updates on hospitalized pets, etc
- Ability to place intravenous catheters, central line placement and care
- Transfusion therapy including blood typing and cross matching
- Feeding tube care and maintenance
- Placement of male/female urinary catheters
- Prepare patients for ultrasounds and other radiology procedures
- Record and deliver organized rounds
- Communicate with other departments to synchronize treatment plans and provide adequate nursing for each case
- Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
- CPR
- Performing treatments on hospitalized patients including the administration of medications by various routes
Who you are:
- Registered Veterinary Technician license holder
- Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- At Least 2 years in an ER/Specialty hospital
Job Type: Full-time
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
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Why Consider Our Englewood Hospital?
At VRCC, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.
Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.
We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.
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We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with VRCC, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.