Veterinary Technician Assistant Oncology

@ Metropolitan Veterinary Associates

Support, Learn, and Make a Difference

Are you passionate about helping animals and eager to grow your clinical skills? At Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA), our Veterinary Technician Assistant Oncology role is essential to help ensure our patients receive urgent, life-saving care.

Our Mission

We aim to improve the lives of pets, their families, and the community by providing compassionate, high-quality specialty and emergency care.

Who We Are

We are a leading specialty and emergency hospital located in a state-of-the-art facility featuring 13 specialty departments, with top experts in areas such as internal medicine, surgery, and cardiology. Our culture emphasizes continuous learning, mentorship, and support.

What You'll Do

• Assist Oncology Nurses and Oncologists in patient care.
• Run bloodwork, assist with radiographs, and create chemotherapy trays.
• Facilitate communication among departments and support staff.
• Utilize technical skills for treatments, diagnostics, and procedures.
• Maintain patient/client records accurately.
• Manage daily scheduling for the Oncology Service.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Provide guidance and training to team members.

Anticipated Schedule

This full-time position follows a Monday-Thursday schedule from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM with some holiday work required.

Compensation

Starting at $18.00/hr.

What’s in It for You?

• Supportive culture with social events and team-building activities.
• Competitive paid time off, holiday pay, and paid volunteer time.
• Education assistance, tuition reimbursement, and career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plus mental health services.
• Employee pet care discount, 401(k) with strong match, and uniform allowance.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of clinical experience or equivalent education.
• Proficiency in small animal handling and restraint techniques.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to lift/carry items up to 35 lbs and sustain standing/sitting tasks.

Key Skills/Competency

• Clinical Experience
• Small Animal Handling
• Medical Terminology
• Communication
• Organization
• Multitasking
• Patient Care
• Record Keeping
• Teamwork
• Technical Skills