Veterinary Technician - Medical Oncology
EVG Specialty Network
$28 - $32 / hour
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Description
Friendship Hospital for Animals, a leading AAHA- accredited hospital located in Washington D.C. is seeking a veterinary technician to join our Oncology team. If you value providing compassionate care and you enjoy being part of a diverse team – we’d love to meet you!
About the role:
As an oncology technician, you’ll work closely with our oncology team to support patients through diagnostics and treatment. As there is a lot of client education and communication, this role is best suited for someone who enjoys and is comfortable with communicating with clients. Our technicians must be skilled with venipuncture, medical math, and comfortable with following strict protocols for various chemotherapy agents. Attention to detail and organization is also a must as well as being a great team player.
Schedule: Four 10 hour shifts Tuesday – Friday. This is a full time position.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive compensation based on education, skills, and experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA
- Generous PTO and CE allowance
- Life insurance
- 401k with match
- Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
- Pet care discounts
- Access to advanced tools (MRI, CT, ventilator, ICU, dialysis)
- A welcoming, inclusive culture that values learning, kindness, and teamwork
Qualifications
- Credentialed veterinary technician ( CVT, LVT, RVT) strongly preferred
- Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience, preferably in specialty medicine.
- Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence
We're exclusively seeking veterinary professionals who embrace a nurturing, cooperative, and ethical environment, where genuine individuals come together to share knowledge, uplift one another, grow, and do their best work – while having fun along the way.
Friendship Hospital for Animals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Ready to join the team?
Apply now or learn more at friendshiphospital.com
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- life insurance
About this role
Friendship Hospital for Animals' oncology team is looking for a veterinary technician to support cancer patients through diagnostics and treatment protocols. You'd work four 10-hour shifts Tuesday through Friday, handling venipuncture, chemotherapy agent preparation, medical calculations, and strict safety protocols. A significant part of the role involves client communication and education—this position suits someone who is comfortable explaining treatment plans and supporting owners through a difficult time.
The ideal candidate holds current credentialing (CVT, LVT, or RVT) and brings at least two years of veterinary technician experience, ideally in specialty medicine. You'll need strong attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. The hospital emphasizes a culture of learning and kindness alongside clinical competence.
The role comes with competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; an HSA/FSA option; a 401k match; generous PTO and continuing education allowance; and access to advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment. The D.C. location offers easy public transportation access and metro discounts. Salary ranges from $28 to $32 per hour based on your background and qualifications.
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$28 to $32 per hour
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