Ethos Veterinary Health

Veterinary Technician, Oncology

Oncology - Redwood City, CA - Full Time


Veterinary Technician- Oncology- SAGE Redwood City

About us:
SAGE Redwood City stands as the foremost respected center for specialized and emergency veterinary services in the SF Bay Area. We set the benchmark for delivering compassionate veterinary care that enhances the well-being of pets and their caregivers. 

We offer a wide range of veterinary services including anesthesiology, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, emergency care, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, physical rehabilitation, radioactive iodine therapy, surgery, and urgent care. 

About the job:
Oncology team members work side-by-side with our 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, follow through, and enjoy creating a bond with patients and clients. 

Compensation range: $26-$40 hourly plus shift differentials
 
Duties include:
  • In-patient medical care- administer medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed
  • Anesthesia/Surgery – Prep, induction, maintenance, monitoring, recovery of patients, cleans/maintains/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments
  • Laboratory duties- collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated when requested by doctor.
  • Client communication for hospitalized patients - give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for certain hospital patients
  • Client medical demonstrations / education - teach/educate clients
  • Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis
  • Medication and IV infusion preparation and administration
  • Safe and effective patient handling and restraint
  • Medical recordkeeping
The ideal candidate:
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in veterinary medicine required
  • RVT license preferred but not required
  • Oncology experience preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast paced setting
  • Strong venipuncture and catheter placement skill
Benefits:
Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and license reimbursement

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.


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