Veterinary Assistant - Oncology

Overview

The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year. Since 1985, we have offered high quality medical care, consultation, referral and emergency veterinary services for the care of dogs, cats and exotic pets. In addition, the hospital creates a positive learning experience for Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University students and student technicians.

What You'll Do

The Veterinary Assistant in Oncology works as a part of an integrated clinical care team to provide high quality care to inpatient and outpatient oncology patients. The service offers chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatments to cancer patients in an integrated, team-based environment. The Veterinary Assistant will assist with overall workflow in the Oncology department including assisting with appointments, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, facilitating patient radiographs and other diagnostic tests, the physical examination process, patient admissions and discharges as well as expediting patient care and treatments while in the care of the hospital. In addition, the assistant will assist with laboratory work, record keeping, documentation, and stocking / cleanliness of all section treatment and exam areas. Exceptional patient handling, multi-tasking and prioritization skills will be needed to ensure patients and clients receive exceptional care and service.

Essential Functions as a Vet Assistant in the Oncology department will be :

• Veterinary Assistance :
• Work closely with team members to ensure timely client service and excellent patient care
• Assist with physical examinations of inpatients and outpatients utilizing Fear Free techniques
• Work in coordination with other departments to coordinate and prioritize patient care
• Admit and discharge patients
• Assist with chemotherapy and radiation treatments
• Maintain a working knowledge of all department equipment and supplies
• Submission of various lab samples
• Assist technicians and expedite patient care and diagnostics in inpatient and outpatient services
• Collaborate and communicate with client service representatives and hospitals liaisons
• Enter patient charges and communicate with the front desk to ensure accurate and timely checkouts

Cleaning / Stocking / Equipment Maintenance :

Miscellaneous -

Research :

The schedule for this position is anticipated to be Monday - Friday 9 : 30am-4 : 30pm

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay Range

Minimum $19.20, Midpoint $22.50, Maximum $25.90

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.