Oncology RVT

About the Toronto Animal Cancer Centre (TACC)

Toronto Animal Cancer Centre is a boutique specialty hospital dedicated entirely to veterinary oncology. We opened our doors in December 2025 with a simple mission: to deliver gold-standard cancer care for dogs and cats in a setting that respects both the patient and the people who love them. Our practice is led by Dr. Christopher Pinard, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM (Oncology), and we are growing — a second oncologist joins us in August 2026, and we are seeking motivated and excited RVTs to join our hospital.

We are located downtown (Church-Wellesley), reachable by TTC, and built from the ground up around a four-day clinical schedule. We are a 2,000 squarefoot facility with state-of-the-art equipment including:

• GE Maxima 64-slice CT
• Canon Aplio i700 Ultrasound
• Radiography suite
• Chemotherapy suite with biomolecule rated fumehood
• Thermofisher -80C Tumour and Sample Bank
• Antech in-house diagnostics (PT/PTT, EPOC, CBC HT5+, and Chemistry)

We are also a research- and technology-forward clinic. Our team uses Instinct EMR and the Hachiko AI documentation platform, contributes to peer-reviewed oncology research, and actively collaborates with diagnostic imaging and surgical specialists across the GTA.

About the Role

At TACC, you will be the clinical right hand of a board-certified medical oncologist — calculating cytotoxic drug doses, administering IV and oral chemotherapy under aligned safety protocols, running diagnostics (CT and sedation protocols for procedures and other modalities), and most importantly, working with families during their pet’s cancer care.

If you are an experienced RVT looking to move from generalist into a specialty where your skills matter every single day, this role is built for you. If you are an early-career RVT with strong fundamentals and a genuine pull toward oncology, we will train you — we are committed to growing the next generation of VTS (Oncology) candidates.

What You’ll Do

Chemotherapy administration & hazardous drug handling

• Prepare and administer IV, SQ, and oral chemotherapeutic agents (doxorubicin, vincristine, vinblastine, carboplatin, lomustine, cyclophosphamide, L-asparaginase, toceranib, rabacfosadine, and others) under hospital SOPs aligned with ACVIM consensus recommendations on safe cytotoxic handling.
• Use closed-system transfer devices (CSTDs) and full PPE — impervious chemotherapy gowns, gloves, eye and respiratory protection — for every preparation and administration.
• Calculate BSA-based and weight-based doses; double-check every dose with the attending oncologist before administration.

Patient nursing & venous access

• Place first-stick peripheral IV catheters for chemotherapy administration
• Perform venipuncture, run pre-treatment CBCs and chemistry panels, and clear patients for treatment based on neutrophil and platelet thresholds.
• Monitor vital signs and patient comfort throughout infusions; recognize and respond to hypersensitivity reactions, extravasation, and other adverse events.
• Assist with sedation and anesthesia for diagnostic procedures (CT, ultrasound-guided FNAs, bone marrow aspirates, biopsies).
• Support critical patient management, when required

Client communication & education

• Admit and discharge oncology patients with clear, calm guidance on at-home management of oral chemotherapy, side-effect monitoring, and the 72-hour cytotoxic excreta precautions.
• Field call-backs and triage questions from owners between visits with clinical judgment and empathy.
• Support families through diagnosis, treatment decisions, remission, recurrence, and end-of-life — every conversation handled with the dignity those moments deserve.

Records, workflow & continuity of care

• Maintain meticulous oncology records in Instinct EMR, including treatment logs, toxicity grading (VCOG-CTCAE), and response assessments.
• Coordinate appointment scheduling, recheck reminders, and treatment cycle planning.
• Communicate professionally with referring veterinarians and specialists involved in each patient’s care.

Team & operations

• Maintain inventory of all drugs, consumables, and PPE; ensure cold-chain integrity for biologics.
• Contribute to SOP development and continuous improvement of our hazardous drug safety program.
• Participate in daily clinical rounds

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in good standing with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT).
• Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture and IV catheter placement.
• Confidence with veterinary drug calculations and an exceptionally low tolerance for medication errors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfort with emotionally complex client conversations.
• Comfort using a modern cloud-based EMR and technology (Apple Ecosystem).
• Eligibility to work in Canada.

Strongly preferred

• One or more years of experience in a GP, specialty, ER, or referral hospital — oncology experience is a significant asset, but we will train the right candidate from another hospital
• Prior experience administering chemotherapy is an asset
  Familiarity with CSTDs (PhaSeal, Equashield, or equivalent) is an asset
• Working knowledge of common canine and feline tumour types and standard-of-care protocols is an asset
• Experience with Instinct EMR or comfort with cloud-based EMRs
• Comfort with technology and the Apple ecosystem (iPhone and Mac OS) as well as Microsoft Suite of tools
• Consider pursuing or interested in pursuing VTS (Oncology) — we will support your case logs, mentorship, and CE.

The Right Person:

• You lead with compassion. Every patient who walks through our doors has cancer, and every family is carrying something heavy. We want a teammate who meets that with warmth — for the pets, for the people, and for each other on the days that are hard.
• You’re genuinely excited to come to work. Oncology has more wins than people expect — long remissions, good days, real moments of joy alongside the hard ones — and we want someone who finds meaning in all of it.
• You’re curious and open. You ask questions, you want to understand the why behind a protocol, and you’re game to try new tools and new ways of doing things. We use AI documentation, a modern EMR, and we’re always tinkering and contributing to research. We’re looking for a teammate who wants to build that with us.

What We Offer

Salary Range: $65,000 – 75,000 per year as salary

• Four-day work weeks. Every weekend is a long weekend.
  Specialty-tier compensation. Base wage commensurate with experience, with premium recognition for chemotherapy administration competency and for VTS (Oncology) credentialing.
• A real benefits package, including above industry standard health and dental coverage, paid time off, professional dues coverage (OAVT), and a continuing education allowance as well as an employee-specific health spending account
• A genuine pathway to VTS (Oncology), including mentorship from board-certified medical oncologists and structured support for case log development.
• Modern tools. Instinct EMR, Hachiko AI documentation, and a tech stack designed to keep you out of the chart and in the room with the patient.
• A small team that respects technicians. No corporate ladder. Direct access to the medical director on every case.
• Downtown Toronto location at Yonge and Maitland — TTC accessible, walkable to lunch, and at the centre of the city.

Start Date: July/August 2026

We look forward to welcoming your application and considering you for a position at TACC!

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