Oncology Veterinary Technician - Community Care Veterinary Specialist

Who are we? What if we could create a community of supportive veterinary professionals that collectively used their individual strengths to contribute to the care of all pets? One where animal welfare is elevated by the supportive relationships between our local general practices and the best specialty care available? Our vision for a different kind of specialty hospital was inspired by numerous discussions of the ongoing shortage of specialty services and the need for a real connection between specialists, general practitioners and our patients. Community Care Veterinary Specialists, in beautiful Gainesville, Florida, is a privately owned small animal speciality hospital in North Central Florida.

The Oncology Technician works to facilitate patient care through the assistance of the oncologist in diagnosing, staging, and treating oncological disease. This requires laboratory sample collection and submission, imaging such as radiography, as well as chemotherapy administration. They are responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine is delivered. The Oncology Technician also facilitates communication between the oncologist and client by taking thorough histories and relaying treatment plans both medical and financial to the client. The Oncology Technician advocates for patient and staff safety by maintaining stringent guidelines for hazardous drug use while handling and administering chemotherapeutic drugs. This may be a part-time or full-time, hourly, (non-exempt) position.