LVT I: Oncology & Radiation Therapy Specialist

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) I in the Small Animal Specialty Services Oncology unit at the University of Georgia provides high-quality nursing care across medical and radiation oncology. Responsibilities include anesthesia, chemotherapy support, diagnostics, and client education within a team-based setting.

Under veterinarian supervision, the LVT performs advanced nursing duties, operates radiation equipment after training, and participates in teaching veterinary students while

Qualifications

• Holds a Georgia Veterinary Technician license or can obtain licensure within 6 months.
• Able to handle animals for treatments.
• Ability to work under stress in clinical settings.
• Phlebotomy on small or large animals.
• Manually calculating weight/dose conversions for meds.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care for oncology patients.
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery.
• Operate LINAC and imaging equipment after training; assist with CT simulation.
• Position and immobilize patients for radiation treatments and ensure safety.

Skills

Vet license

Animal handling

Stress tolerance

Phlebotomy

Dose calculations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) I in the Small Animal Specialty Services Oncology unit at the University of Georgia provides high-quality nursing care across medical and radiation oncology. Responsibilities include anesthesia, chemotherapy support, diagnostics, and client education within a team-based setting.

Under veterinarian supervision, the LVT performs advanced nursing duties, operates radiation equipment after training, and participates in teaching veterinary students while