Veterinary Technician - Oncology

Veterinary Technician, Oncology | $22.42–$36.00/hour
Location: Williston, VT
Schedule: Full-Time | Tuesday–Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm
Compensation: $22–$36/hour based on experience, skills, and credentials

PEAK Veterinary Referral Center is hiring a Veterinary Technician to join our Oncology team in Williston, VT. This full-time, four-day schedule is a great opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who wants to build specialty medicine skills, gain hands-on oncology experience, and grow within a collaborative specialty hospital.

Compensation

• $22–$36/hour based on experience, skills, and credentials

Full-Time Benefits

• Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
• RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
• 16-Week VTNE Study Group
• Professional Development Assistance
• PTO
• Working a holiday = DOUBLE PAY
• Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount
• Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
• NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
• Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

• Tuesday–Friday
• 8:00am–6:00pm
• Full-Time

Responsibilities
As an Oncology Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in supporting patients throughout their treatment journey while delivering exceptional care and client communication.

• Perform patient intakes and obtain detailed medical histories

• Review treatment plans, cost estimates, medications, and discharge instructions with clients
• Assist veterinarians with patient exams, diagnostics, procedures, and chemotherapy administration
• Collect and prepare diagnostic samples including blood, urine, and fine needle aspirates
• Perform medical calculations and administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Safely handle and administer chemotherapy agents according to hospital safety protocols
• Assist with radiographs, CT scans, ultrasound procedures, and patient positioning
• Monitor sedated patients during procedures and oversee safe recovery
• Deliver high-quality patient care while maintaining accurate medical records
• Collaborate closely with doctors and fellow technicians to ensure excellent patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Technician experience
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills with basic veterinary medical knowledge
• Interest in Medical Oncology and specialty veterinary medicine
• Willingness to learn appropriate safety practices for working around hazardous drugs
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear, compassionate communication skills by phone, email, and in person
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Motivated to learn, grow, and expand your veterinary skills
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About PEAK Veterinary Referral Center
PEAK is a 14,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art multi-specialty veterinary hospital providing care to pets throughout the region.
Our specialty services include:

• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Oncology
• Radiology
• Behavior

We proudly serve pet owners and referring veterinarians throughout Vermont, northern New York, and New Hampshire. In 2021, we expanded our services with a seven-day-a-week Urgent Care department to support the non-critical medical needs of pets in the greater Burlington, Vermont area and beyond.
What You Can Expect at PEAK:

• An inclusive, welcoming, and supportive team culture
• Career development through mentorship and advanced training opportunities
• Exposure to high-quality medicine and diverse caseloads
• A collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions matter
• Access to Ethos Veterinary Health's industry-leading education and development programs

Surrounding Areas
This position is based in Williston, VT and is easily accessible from:

• Burlington, VT & South Burlington, VT
• Essex Junction, VT & Essex, VT
• Colchester, VT & Shelburne, VT
• Milton, VT & St. Albans, VT
• Richmond, VT & Waterbury, VT
• Montpelier, VT & Plattsburgh, NY

Employee Referral Bonus
Know Someone Amazing?
If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great CVT, send them our way!
Email [email protected]—you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they’re hired.

Considering Relocating?
Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

• Burlington, VT: 05401, 05405, 05408
• Essex Junction, VT: 05452
• Milton, VT: 05468
• Colchester, VT: 05446