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Welcome to Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC)! We are a 24/7 Emergency Care Veterinary Hospital with 7 different Specialties. AESC Team is growing, and we are seeking motivated, positive and compassionate individuals to join our team. Our Nursing staff is essential and important to us, just as the care they provide to the pets and clients in our community. We are offering competitive wages, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive environment with an empathic and positive Management team and we are looking for an Oncology Assistant to join our team!

This position is expected to work Monday-Friday 8a-4p. Schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the Hospital and Department. Training days/hours TBD.

This position will pay $18-$22 hourly DOE

Overall Responsibility :  The Oncology Assistant supports the Oncologist and Technicians to provide safe and efficient treatments for animals receiving care. They help facilitate the treatment of animals in Oncology by assisting in procedures, chemotherapy, and consultations.

Key Areas of Responsibility :

• Performs animal restraint

• Help admit chemotherapy patients

• Perform TPR accurately

• Assist the Technician in chemotherapy drug administration

• Perform blood work (procyte, chemistry, sedivue, lacuna, assist with send out)

• Stocking

• Cleaning/disinfecting after chemotherapy administration

• Cleaning exam rooms after exams

• Prepares for procedures and anticipates the needs of the department

• Assist Technicians in CT's, radiographs, and a variety of other procedures

• Administration of oral, IM, SQ medications and SQ fluids under the supervision of a technician

• Filling of prescriptions

• Other duties as directed

  Minimum Qualifications : High School diploma or equivalent required.  At least 1 year of animal experience preferred.

  Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience as a veterinary assistant with job responsibilities that required animal restraint and radiographs.

  Physical Requirements : This job is physically active and requires frequent bending. It also requires routine lifting and restraining of animals in excess of 50 pounds.

  Skill Requirements : Strong ability to multitask and anticipate needs. Proficient in animal restraint. Excellent communication, both written and verbal. Ability to navigate Medical Record and Whiteboard programs in a veterinary setting. 

Benefits: Health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) w/matching, employee assistance program, annual continuing education (CE) hours, annual CE allowance, uniform allowance, shift differential pay, paid sick days, paid time off, paid bereavement days, holiday premium pay, on-call incentives, license reimbursement, referral program.

How and when to apply: Apply online. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 27th but may be extended as needed. Review of applicants will begin immediately.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

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, Ethos 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 regulation.

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