The Oncology Veterinary Technician is responsible for performing advanced nursing care, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and chemotherapy administration. They also assist with anesthetic induction, monitoring, and various diagnostic procedures within a fast-paced specialty hospital environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of veterinary experience, with prior oncology and chemotherapy administration experience highly prioritized. An LVT or CVT credential is preferred, and the role requires the ability to work independently and maintain composure in stressful situations.
Looking for a Veterinary Technician role where you can fully utilize your skills in specialty medicine while maintaining a consistent four-day workweek?
Pet Emergency & Referral Center (PERC) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Oncology team in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This is an opportunity to work alongside specialists, administer chemotherapy treatments, develop advanced nursing skills, and provide life-changing care to oncology patients while working at the top of your license.
Pay & benefits for veterinary technicians
$25.00-$30.00/hour based on experience
Up to $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for experienced licensed technicians
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Parental Leave
Uniform Allowance
CE Allowance for Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Discounted Employee Pet Insurance
Employee Pet Care Discounts
Employee Costco Membership
Birthday Bonus
Milestone Recognition Bonuses
Employee Referral Rewards Program
Schedule
Full-Time, Monday-Thursday
8:00
AM-6:00 PM
On-call rotation and some holiday coverage required
What you'll do
As an Oncology Veterinary Technician, you'll provide advanced nursing care and support patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
Parental leave
Continuing education allowance
Employee assistance program
Sick time
401k with employer match
Uniform allowance
ADD insurance
Referral rewards program
Birthday bonus
Costco membership
Discounted employee pet insurance
Discounted pet services
Discounted pet supplies
Milestone recognition bonuses
Responsibilities
include administering chemotherapy treatments and monitoring patient responses, performing advanced venipuncture, phlebotomy, and IV catheter placement, providing nursing care for hospitalized oncology patients, monitoring patients receiving chemotherapy and other specialty treatments, performing in-house laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures, assisting with sedation and anesthesia procedures, calculating medication dosages accurately and independently, maintaining detailed medical records and treatment documentation, collaborating closely with oncology specialists and hospital teams, and delivering exceptional client communication and patient care.
What We're Looking For
Minimum 3 years of veterinary technician experience
Advanced venipuncture and catheter placement skills
Experience monitoring anesthesia and sedation cases
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Ability to remain calm in fast-paced or emergency situations
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to cross-train and support other hospital departments when needed
Why oncology at perc?
Many veterinary technicians are drawn to oncology because it allows them to build lasting relationships with patients and families while utilizing advanced technical skills every day.
At PERC, you'll have the opportunity to work directly with veterinary specialists, develop advanced oncology nursing skills, utilize your technical skills to their fullest potential, participate in a collaborative specialty hospital environment, work alongside a supportive and highly experienced team, and continue growing your clinical knowledge through ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
About pet emergency & referral center
Pet Emergency & Referral Center (PERC) is a 24-hour Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Hospital located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Our team provides advanced emergency and specialty care while fostering a collaborative environment focused on exceptional patient care, teamwork, and professional growth.
We proudly serve pet owners throughout South Florida and surrounding communities, and welcome applications from Veterinary Technicians throughout Palm Beach County and the surrounding South Florida region, including:
Palm Beach Gardens
Jupiter
Juno Beach
North Palm Beach
Palm Beach
West Palm Beach
Royal Palm Beach
Wellington
Lake Worth Beach
Boynton Beach
Delray Beach
Boca Raton
Stuart
Port St. Lucie
Fort Pierce
For experienced Oncology, Specialty, ER, ICU, and Referral Veterinary Technicians considering relocation, Palm Beach Gardens offers year-round warm weather, proximity to beaches, a growing veterinary specialty community, and no Florida state income tax.
Bring your skills to a team that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and empowers you to work at the top of your license. Apply today to join PERC's Oncology team!
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes. Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.
The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.
For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulations.
