LVT I - SS Oncology/Radiation Therapy

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

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician I for the Small Animal Specialty Services Oncology unit in the Athens area. The role provides nursing care with responsibilities across Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, diagnostics, anesthesia, and patient management.

You'll work under veterinary supervision to support oncology patients and clients, perform advanced nursing duties, assist with LINAC operations after training,

Qualifications

• Holds a Georgia Veterinary Technician license or can obtain licensure within 6 months.
• Able to handle animals for treatments.
• Experience in a multi-service animal care hospital/practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care for oncology patients undergoing treatment.
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
• Operate LINAC and imaging systems after training and assist with CT simulation.
• Support chemotherapy appointments and client education when staffing allows.

Skills

Georgia Veterinary Technician license

Animal handling in stressful situações

Phlebotomy on animals

Weight and dose calculations

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title

LVT I - SS Oncology/Radiation Therapy

Classification Title

Licensed Veterinary Tech I

Employment Type

Employee

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Working Hours

Monday-Friday, 7:30a-4p

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

Salary

$20 p/hour

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and valid state licensure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-service animal care hospital/practice.
• Proven skills in handling canine and feline patients in stressful situations.

Position Summary

The Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in the Small Animal Specialty Services Oncology unit provides high-quality nursing care through an even split between Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology. This position supports patients throughout the continuum of oncology care, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, advanced diagnostics, anesthesia, treatment procedures, recovery, and ongoing patient management.

In Medical Oncology, the LVT supports chemotherapy appointments and treatments, patient assessments, medication administration, laboratory sample collection, diagnostic procedures, hospitalized patient care, and client communication and education. The LVT safely handles and administers chemotherapeutic and other hazardous medications in accordance with established safety protocols.

Under the direction of veterinarians, the LVT performs advanced technical nursing duties including anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for patients receiving daily radiation treatments. The LVT operates and assists with the linear accelerator (LINAC) and associated imaging, anesthetic and monitoring equipment after appropriate training, performs patient positioning and immobilization, administers medications, collects laboratory samples, monitors hospitalized patients, and provides compassionate communication and education to clients.

As workflow allows, the LVT also assists the Medical Oncology Service with chemotherapy appointments, treatments, and patient care to provide seamless oncology support, and other duties as assigned which may include assisting in other units.

The LVT participates in the clinical teaching of veterinary students and veterinary technician trainees. Success in this role requires advanced anesthesia proficiency, technical expertise with radiation therapy equipment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and exceptional patient care.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Holds a current Georgia Veterinary Technician license, or is able to obtain licensure within 6 months of the start of employment.
• Able to handle animals for treatments.
• Stressful situations.
• Phlebotomy on small or large animals.
• Manually calculating basic formulas for weight conversions, medication dose conversions.

Physical Demands

• lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• use of manual dexterity sufficient to accurately work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery.
• wearing all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles etc.
• working for long periods of time with arms extended.
• safely handles and administers chemotherapeutic and other hazardous medications in accordance with established safety protocols.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Duties and Responsibilities – 20%

Provide advanced nursing care for oncology patients receiving radiation therapy. Perform physical assessments, venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, medication administration, and patient preparation. Position and immobilize patients for radiation treatments, assist with CT simulation and treatment planning procedures, operate and assist with the linear accelerator (LINAC) and associated imaging systems after appropriate training, and maintain compliance with radiation safety and quality assurance protocols.

Independently perform anesthesia induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery for patients undergoing radiation therapy and diagnostic procedures. Calculate anesthetic drug dosages, monitor physiologic parameters, recognize and respond to anesthetic complications, perform advanced patient monitoring, assist with emergency and resuscitative procedures, and ensure safe recovery of patients following treatment.

Duties and Responsibilities – 40%

Assist the Medical Oncology Service with chemotherapy treatments, patient monitoring, appointments, and nursing care as staffing and workflow permit. Provide client education regarding treatment plans, home care, and discharge instructions. Maintain accurate medical records, enter charges, process laboratory and imaging requests, maintain a clean and stocked work space, communicate effectively with the oncology team, trouble shoot/maintain equipment, participate in the clinical instruction of veterinary students and veterinary technician trainees, and other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities – 40%

In Radiation Oncology, the LVT performs advanced technical nursing duties including anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for patients receiving radiation therapy. Following appropriate training, the LVT operates and assists with the linear accelerator (LINAC) and associated imaging, CT set-ups (anesthesia), anesthetic, and monitoring equipment; performs patient positioning and immobilization; administers medications; and supports treatment delivery while maintaining the highest standards of patient and radiation safety.