Progressive Oncology Team is looking for a detail oriented CVT to join our team. We are a local, privately owned oncology and surgery practice. We have 3 medical oncologists and are seeking an experienced chemotherapy technician. 4 day work week, generous benefits, high touch practice with considerable client contact. Our service provides oncology consultation, therapies and surgical interventions to treat cancer in cats and dogs. We believe that pet parents should have options when caring for their pets and make decisions based on individual lifestyle. Sometimes that means simply monitoring quality of life until they are having less good days then bad.

Our team members are patient, sensitive and compassionate with both pets and their pet parents. Often clients are experiencing fear and emotional distress at the unknown future for their loved one. Our ideal team member is empathetic and can calmly discuss distressing topics with pet owners.

We are the only facility on the Portland metro area offering Electrochemotherapy treatments.

Position requirements:

CVT in good standing in Oregon (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.)
5 years experience in the veterinary field with at least 2 as a licensed technician (Preference given to applicants with specialty experience.)
Clear communication skills (verbal and written)
Calming demeanor to set people at ease
Excellent Venipuncture skills
Gentle restraint (Familiarity with Fear Free techniques, Certified a plus)
Ability to prioritize cases and direct team members to achieve efficiency and accuracy with each interaction

Preferred skills:

Possession of, or desire to obtain, VTS in Internal Medicine (Oncology)
Experience with Chemotherapy administration and disposal techniques
Experience with CT and electrochemotherapy
Comfort with general anesthesia and sedation for cats and dogs with potential comorbidities.