Veterinary Medical Oncology Assistant
On-siteChattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Monitor oncology patients during treatment, including general anesthesia, while administering pain management and chemotherapy. Assist with advanced diagnostic procedures such as fine needle aspirations, biopsies, cytology, and radiology. Administer medications via IV, IM, and SQ routes and educate clients on post-treatment care and at-home instructions. Maintain accurate electronic medical records and collaborate with board-certified oncologists to update treatment plans. Requires 2–3 years of veterinary assistant experience with oncology or internal medicine, advanced venipuncture skills, and proficiency with Instinct EHR. Located in Chattanooga's Southside Neighborhood.
Required Qualifications
- 2 to 3 years experience as a veterinary assistant
- Advanced venipuncture and IV catheter placement experience
- Anesthesia and sedation monitoring
- Medication calculations and administration (IV, IM, SQ, oral)
- Safe handling and restraint of dogs and cats, including fractious patients
- Competence with electronic medical record keeping (Instinct)
- Excellent communication skills with clients, team members, and veterinarians
- Calm, organized, and proactive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
- Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Dependable with excellent-follow through on cases, attention to detail
Desired Qualifications
- oncology or internal medicine experience
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