| Location | MA |
Overview
The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year. Since 1985, we have offered high quality medical care, consultation, referral and emergency veterinary services for the care of dogs, cats and exotic pets. In addition, the hospital creates a positive learning experience for Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University students and student technicians.
What You'll Do
The Veterinary Assistant in oncology works as a part of an integrated clinical care team to provide high-quality care to inpatient and outpatient oncology patients. The service offers chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatments to cancer patients in an integrated, team-based environment. The Veterinary Assistant will assist with overall workflow in the oncology service including assisting with appointments, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, facilitating patient radiographs and other diagnostic tests, the physical examination process, patient admissions and discharges as well as expediting patient care and treatments while in the care of the hospital. In addition, the assistant will assist with laboratory work, record keeping, documentation, and stocking/cleanliness of all section treatment and exam areas. Exceptional patient handling, multi-tasking and prioritization skills will be needed to ensure patients and clients receive exceptional care and service.
Veterinary Assistance:
Work closely with team members to ensure timely client service and excellent patient care
Assist with physical examinations of inpatients and outpatients utilizing low stress handling techniques
Work in coordination with other departments to coordinate and prioritize patient care
Admit and discharge patients
Assist with chemotherapy and radiation treatments
Maintain a working knowledge of all department equipment and supplies
Submission of various lab samples
Assist technicians and expedite patient care and diagnostics in inpatient and outpatient services
Collaborate and communicate with client service representatives and hospitals liaisons
Enter patient charges and communicate with the front desk to ensure accurate and timely checkouts
Cleaning/Stocking/Equipment Maintenance:
Coordinate and prioritize daily husbandry care of patients and maintain adequate inventory for the service
Clean/stock/maintain service areas
Process soiled laundry and ensure adequate supply of clean laundry for the service
Maintain equipment and ensure that all equipment is kept in good working order
Establish and maintain cleaning protocols for the service areas
Handle and properly discard of all medical waste following medical and chemotherapy waste safety protocols
Other:
Provide coverage for other shifts and sections of the Hospital as needed
Participate in Departmental and Hospital-wide initiatives as required
Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Assist in clinical trials, studies and projects as needed including treating research/laboratory animals
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay Range
Minimum $19.35, Midpoint $22.60, Maximum $25.90
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.