Medical Oncology Veterinary Technician

Ocean State Veterinary Specialists is looking for an experienced veterinary technician to join our medical oncology team. The OSVS team is made up of a talented yet fun group of veterinary professionals who truly care about their patients and clients. If you have previous experience in emergency or specialty medicine and are looking for a way to utilize and grow your skills and knowledge – this is an exceptional opportunity. Our newer staff members are engaged and stimulated while they work with other highly educated and qualified team members. At OSVS, the continued education of our support staff is paramount. Not only do our techs get to work with the best veterinary team, but we also provide in-hospital continuing education lectures and labs and many opportunities for cross-training.

Position Overview:

Technicians perform a variety of animal-health duties to ensure quality patient care. Technicians should be proficient in basic nursing duties including but not limited to patient assessment and monitoring, phlebotomy, IVC placement, medication/fluid administration, medical calculations, etc. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of oncology and internal medicine and the ability remain calm during stressful situations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to oncology patients utilizing a variety of technical skills including, diagnostic sample collection, intravenous catheter placement, chemotherapy administration
• Assist the doctors with physical exams and procedures of feline and canine patients
• Work under the guidance of the oncologist to relay information to clients
• Schedule new patient consultations, recheck examinations, and technician outpatient appointments for the oncology service
• Coordinate daily scheduled oncology appointments, emergency oncological cases, as well as inpatient consultations for canine and feline patients
• Keep current in Oncology trends through CE attendance

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in small animal clinical setting as a technician
• State certification to practice as a veterinary technician preferred
• Superior technical knowledge and skills
• Proficient in medical math calculations (drugs, conversions, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
• Proficient time management, ability to problem solve, learn, and handle multiple tasks
• Enthusiastic team player with a patient, and positive professional attitude
• Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day
• Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner
• Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
• Must be able to anticipate patient needs and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine

Benefits and Perks:

• Employer paid medical insurance premiums, AND paid deductible for employees!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• 401K with company match
• Complimentary Life Insurance $5,000
• Personal Pet Discounts
• PTO and Holiday pay
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Veterinary Social Worker on-site
• Ample paid CE opportunities on-site, as well as CE stipend for Certified Technicians
• Uniform allowance

OSVS is located in East Greenwich, RI. OSVS is a 26,000-sf building with a very busy emergency service, a nationally respected internship and residency program, and specialists in Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Radiology, Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Avian/Exotics. Specialized equipment includes telemetry, endoscopy, CT scanner, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and MRI. Located in Southern New England, OSVS sees and treats pets from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.