Overview
The Oncology Service, located in Leesburg, VA, is seeking a full-time, experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team.
The Oncology Service (TOS) https://tosvets.com/is a multi-facility small animal oncology practice. At TOS we believe that the diagnosis of cancer in a pet is not the end but rather the beginning of an opportunity to identify solutions that can improve that pet’s quality of life while maximizing the time they have with their families. Whether the diagnosis carries a potentially curative prognosis or a much more guarded one, we are here to help.
The ideal candidate should be direct, friendly, organized, resilient and flexible, and enjoy working with cats and dogs. Customer service, computer and multi-tasking skills are essential. Please be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and with taking direction from both doctors and fellow team members. You must be safety conscious and comfortable working around chemotherapeutics. We are very detail and safety-oriented, you should be as well. Our employees show immense support, gratitude, and respect for their peers, where a good-personality fit is a must.
Duties included, but not limited to:
Acquiring histories
Obtaining blood samples
Utilizing Idexx in-house lab equipment to run patient lab work
Assisting doctors with exams
Obtaining radiographs
Flawless IV catheter placement
Administering chemotherapy
Obtaining radiographs
Ability to induce and monitor general anesthesia
Administer and monitor sedation for procedures
Assist with radiation therapy procedures
Patient care
Client education and communication
Skills and Abilities:
Licensed Veterinary Technicians only. Valid Virginia licensure required
Minimum 2 years’ experience as an LVT required
Prior specialty medicine experience is preferable
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Fundamental knowledge of windows-based computer programs
Ability to recognize and seek guidance in all client-related cases where protocol does not apply
Need to have the ability to remain professional and inviting even under stressful and emotional situations
Compensation and Schedule:
Salary commensurate with experience; $33-37 per hour
$3,000.00 signing bonus available
4-day work week available with no weekends or overnights (M, Tu, W, Th, F)
Benefits and Perks:
Paid PTO
Scrub allowance
CE allowance
United Healthcare Insurance Plans with multiple options
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
Short Term Disability paid for by employer
Long Term Disability options
Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Licensed Veterinary Technician - will need to be able to obtain a Virginia license if licensed in another state
Prior specialty medicine experience is preferable
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Fundamental knowledge of windows-based computer programs
Ability to recognize and seek guidance in all client-related cases where protocol does not apply
Need to have the ability to remain professional and inviting even under stressful and emotional situations
