Veterinary Technician - Ooncology at AVIM&OAVIM&O is a highly specialized internal medicine & oncology practice with three locations in central Maryland: Annapolis, Hunt Valley, and Columbia. Our practices are co-located within Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center, and we provide best in class veterinary medical care for patients with chronic conditions like Addison's, Cushings, gastrointestinal issues, renal failure, cancer, and more. Additionally, our techs work hand in hand with our veterina... more details
Veterinary Technician - Ooncology at AVIM&O
AVIM&O is a highly specialized internal medicine & oncology practice with three locations in central Maryland: Annapolis, Hunt Valley, and Columbia. Our practices are co-located within Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center, and we provide best in class veterinary medical care for patients with chronic conditions like Addison’s, Cushings, gastrointestinal issues, renal failure, cancer, and more. Additionally, our techs work hand in hand with our veterinary specialists to communicate with clients, referring veterinary practices and pharmacies. Our practice regularly utilizes the following specialized procedures including ultrasonography, endoscopy, colonoscopy and rhinoscopy scoping, chemotherapy administration, advanced nursing and hospitalization techniques and much more! AVIM&O also has access to advanced imaging such as MRI and CT. Growth opportunities within our practice exist for candidates who evolve their clinical skills and provide excellent client/patient care.
Job description Take a Bite Out of Cancer by joining the AVIMO Annapolis Veterinary Oncology Team! Our practice is actively hiring a Registered, Certified, or Licensed Veterinary Nurse or similar experienced Veterinary Technician.
Signing bonus offered for RVT/LVT/CVT!
Our oncology team is looking for an outstanding Veterinary Nurse! Oncology team members work side-by-side with our board certified Veterinary Oncologists treating cancers like osteosarcoma, lymphoma, melanoma, and many more.
- They are responsible for many aspects of patient care including taking detailed histories, phlebotomy, and IV catheter placement, chemotherapy infusions, and record keeping.
- The right candidate will have an eye for detail and follow through and enjoy creating a bond with patients and clients.
- AVIMO prides itself with offering exceptional oncologic care to our patients and exceeding chemotherapy safety standards.
- You will use your communication and problem-solving skills combined with your clinical knowledge to be a passionate patient advocate. You will be responsible for excellent client and patient care, client education, safe and low stress pet restraint, maintaining hospital cleanliness, running in-house lab work, and assisting with appointments and anesthetic procedures. You will need to be professional, trustworthy, punctual, and love working in a specialty environment!
- You will take this opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve professional growth within our practice.
- Compensation is based on experience and positive attitude within the work environment
- You should have a high level understanding of drug calculations and prescription calculations and be prepared to assist owners with refills and medication questions.
- You should have experience taking detailed patient histories and providing pertinent information to the attending veterinarian – understanding the prioritization of clinical information is a highly valued trait.
- Many of our patients are chronically ill, geriatric or acutely ill, so proper restraint and compassionate advocacy must be a part of your skillset.
- Successful candidates will be excellent and timely verbal and written communicators – our patients and clients depend on it.
Job Types: Full-time Pay: $18.00- $27.00 per hour
Benefits (professional and personal, some may start after 60-90 day probation period):
● Employee pet care benefit with discounted to no-cost pet exams and diagnostics
● Health insurance- medical, dental, vision. Flexible spending account
● 401(k), 401(k) matching,
● Paid time off/Most holidays off/Most weekends off
● Parental leave
● Professional development assistance, Employee assistance program
● Free mental health resources
● Uniform allowance
● Monthly in-house lunch and learns (many RACE approved)
● Yearly CE allowance for conference attendance or education needs
● Discounted and sponsored school if interested in pursuing your RVT through Penn Foster and other colleges
● A fun and positive team who want to see you succeed!
Schedule:
● Monday to Friday (either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts) 32-40hrs per week
● Occasional Weekend On-Call Rotation (typically only once every 2-3 months)
Experience:
● Technology/Computer Competent
● Detail oriented License:
● Registered Veterinary Technician (Preferred) Work authorization
● Veterinary Technician: 2 year (Required)
● Phlebotomy: highly skilled (Required)
Company's website: www.avim.us
