Veterinary Technician - Medical Oncology
Friendship Hospital for Animals
$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 provide hands-on support for cancer patients undergoing diagnostics and treatment. You'll work Tuesday through Friday on four 10-hour shifts, collaborating closely with oncologists and handling critical tasks like venipuncture, chemotherapy protocol adherence, and medical calculations. This role demands strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and genuine comfort communicating with clients—education and emotional support are core parts of the work.
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 solid communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment while maintaining composure in a specialty setting. The hospital offers competitive compensation ($28–32/hour based on qualifications), comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous PTO and continuing education allowance, 401k matching, and access to advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment. The D.C. location provides easy Metro access, and the culture emphasizes learning, collaboration, and inclusivity.
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$28 to $32 per hour
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