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United Veterinary Care

Oncology Veterinary Technician

United Veterinary Care, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709

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Oncology Veterinary Technician Seeking a compassionate, skilled, upbeat Veterinary Technician (RVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our expanding Oncology team.

Position:

PETS Referral Center Location:

Berkeley, CA

Description We are a Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Hospital located in Berkeley. PETS is a talented and collaborative team that enjoys working together to provide excellent patient care and client service. We have a long history of providing excellent service to our community.

Responsibilities

Assisting our Oncologist and other team members

Restraining animals safely using stress‑free handling techniques

Working collaboratively and positively with all coworkers

Providing nursing care to hospitalized patients and medical care to outpatients

Successfully using all in‑house laboratory equipment to provide accurate results

Safely and effectively taking digital radiographs

Calculating drug dosages

Giving medications via all prescribed routes: PO, SC, IM, IV

Proficiency with venous catheterization

Possessing or acquiring knowledge of chemotherapy medications and how to deliver them

Possessing or acquiring knowledge of chemotherapy protocols

Effectively caring for and communicating with clients

Qualifications • Positive personality and effective communication skills • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced team environment • Multi‑tasking proficiency • Well‑rounded skill set and solid knowledge base • Oncology experience preferred, but not required • Must have experience working as a technician in a veterinary hospital

Benefits

Competitive salary

4/10 alternative work week schedule

Short Term Disability paid for by employer

Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family

Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment

Kaiser/United Healthcare Insurance Plans with multiple options

Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account optionsUnited Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members

United Healthcare Vision Insurance options

Long Term Disability options

Progyny‑Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)

Team Member Discounts for Pet Care

Paid PTO

Job Type:

Full‑time

Pay:

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Seniority level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

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