New York, NY, 10176, USA
88 days ago
Licensed Veterinary Technician - Radiation Oncology
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown is hiring a driven and compassionate Radiation Oncology Veterinary Technician! ****$10k sign-on bonus offered for qualified candidates**** **The Oncology Dept. is a Monday - Friday service.** **Pay:** $27.00 - $51.00 / hour **This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax leveling system** . ****Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience**** We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. *Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum. For example: + Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.50 Shift Differential + Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $6.00 Shift Differential + Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.50 Shift Differential The ideal candidate should have experience in Radiation Oncology or other Internal Medicine related specialties. Along with a great attitude and a strong drive to succeed and build your career in Veterinary medicine, you will have huge growth opportunities within the service itself. We will also train the right candidate!  If you have an interest in Oncology apply today!   **As a Radiation Oncology Veterinary** **Technician,** **you will:       ** + Understanding thedifferent typesof radiation energies/modalities andappropriate usesfor each + Ability to perform basic RT patient set-ups under the supervision of doctors andhigher-leveltechnicians + Ability to administerappropriate radiationdoses to patients under the supervision ofhigher-leveltechnicians + Discharge Oncology patients from the hospital, including basic client education. + Ability to admit Oncology patients and obtain through history including current medications and dosages, response to treatment and side effects,intensityand duration. + Apply critical thinking skills,understandand notify doctors appropriately when working with laboratory results + Understand pharmacodynamics & pharmacokinetics of commonly used medications + Able to place peripheral over-the-needle catheter in all peripheral vessels + Recognize abnormal heart and lung sounds + Accurately calculates all medical math including advanced and CRIs. + Recognizes patients at risk for arrest and initiates CPR according to R.E.C.O.V.E.R guidelines + Induce,monitorand recover anesthesia + Ability tomaintainand care for anesthesia equipment **Why BluePearl?** + Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food. + We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career. + In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals. + A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment. + **Lyra;** Access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge to you, and other well-being resources through Lyra- an online mental health support platform + We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets. Our **Continuing Education Plan** includes $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150. Full-time CVT associates also receive 8 hours of CE paid hours each year. Full-time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid each year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to a maximum of 24 hours. Newly hired associates will receive a pro-rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible. + Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability + Parental Leave Benefits + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options + Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans + Health Savings Account + Flexible Savings Account + 401(k) Retirement Plan + Annual Scrub Allowance: full-time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit. + Referral Bonus Program + State licensure reimbursements + VTNE reimbursements + Additional VTS benefits – pursuing & established VTS technicians.   **_BluePearl_** **_is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity_** **_employer_** **_and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or_** **_an accommodation_** **_during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized_** **_as a result of_** **_such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. _**
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