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Ethos Veterinary Health

Temporary Oncology Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061

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About us SAGE Redwood City

stands as the foremost respected center for specialized and emergency veterinary services in the SF Bay Area. 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. The right candidate will have an eye for detail, follow through, and enjoy creating a bond with patients and clients. Oncology training is provided for strong ER/ICU/Internal Med technicians.

Schedule Schedule: 3/12's or 4/10's – No weekends! Tuesday through Friday or Wednesday through Friday.

Compensation Compensation range: $33‑$45 hourly plus shift differentials. $5.50/hr differential paid for any hours worked between 6 pm – 6 am.

Duties

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; clean/maintain/sterilize anesthesia equipment and surgical instruments.

Laboratory duties – collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results 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 record‑keeping.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

5+ years experience in veterinary medicine.

Active and current RVT license preferred.

CT scan experience is a plus!

Ability to work in a fast‑paced setting.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Consistent and reliable ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug doses, CRIs, client invoices and estimates, and other position‑related calculations.

Strong venipuncture and catheter placement skill.

Client‑facing skills are essential, especially for discharge and callbacks.

Benefits

Highly competitive and comparable wages based on experience and skill set.

Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually.

License application and renewal reimbursement for RVT’s.

Financial support and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of VTS.

Health and wellness programs.

Opportunities for growth and advancement.

We also pay YOU when you hit major career milestones, earn your RVT or your VTS and get a cash bonus.

RACE‑approved courses and staff development opportunities for

all employees !

Get paid to learn! We’ll cover eligible expenses for continuing education and coursework.

Full‑time benefits

include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex‑spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, vacation and sick time accrual, and uniforms.

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. PM19

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