Radiation Oncology Veterinary Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health; Short Pump (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant for its Oncology Team. This role involves supporting veterinarians and technicians, assisting in patient care, and providing compassionate support to pets experiencing cancer treatments. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to thrive in a busy environment.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

CE allowance

Yearly scrub allowance

Personal pet discount

Paid License Renewals

Quarterly Bonus Opportunity

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

401(k)

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills needed.
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and monitoring diagnostics.
• Support advanced procedures like biopsies and radiation therapy.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Work Ethic

Physical Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Oncology Team as a Veterinary Assistant!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of pets and their families? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where every day presents new learning opportunities? Our Oncology Department is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to support our team of dedicated Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians.

Compensation:

• Starting at $20 based off radiation Oncology experience

Schedule:

• Four 10-hour shifts
• One 12-hour on-call shift in ER per month after cross training
• This will be a Monday-Friday department eventually.

Why Join Us?

Work alongside leading specialists in veterinary oncology
Hands-on experience with cutting-edge diagnostics and treatments
Opportunity to train in advanced imaging (CT, MRI) and TrueBeam radiation therapy
Make a real impact by providing compassionate care to pets battling cancer

What You’ll Do:

Assist with patient care, including obtaining vitals, collecting samples, and monitoring diagnostics
Support advanced procedures like biopsies, CT scans, and radiation therapy
Help maintain IV catheters and monitor anesthesia during treatments
Ensure patients are comfortable, clean, and properly discharged with medications and post-care instructions
Communicate with clients and team members professionally and empathetically
Maintain hospital efficiency by stocking supplies and supporting inventory management

What We’re Looking For:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
Comfortable lifting 50+ lbs and standing for extended periods

Join Our Oncology Team as a Veterinary Assistant!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of pets and their families? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where every day presents new learning opportunities? Our Oncology Department is looking for a Veterinary Assistant to support our team of dedicated Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians.

Compensation:

• Starting at $20 based off radiation Oncology experience

Schedule:

• Four 10-hour shifts
• One 12-hour on-call shift in ER per month after cross training
• This will be a Monday-Friday department eventually.

Why Join Us?

Work alongside leading specialists in veterinary oncology
Hands-on experience with cutting-edge diagnostics and treatments
Opportunity to train in advanced imaging (CT, MRI) and TrueBeam radiation therapy
Make a real impact by providing compassionate care to pets battling cancer

What You’ll Do:

Assist with patient care, including obtaining vitals, collecting samples, and monitoring diagnostics
Support advanced procedures like biopsies, CT scans, and radiation therapy
Help maintain IV catheters and monitor anesthesia during treatments
Ensure patients are comfortable, clean, and properly discharged with medications and post-care instructions
Communicate with clients and team members professionally and empathetically
Maintain hospital efficiency by stocking supplies and supporting inventory management

What We’re Looking For:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
Comfortable lifting 50+ lbs and standing for extended periods

Why choose VVC? VVC recognizes the struggles of veterinary professionals. We have an onsite Veterinary Wellbeing Specialist to help guide our team members to a better and healthier professional career. The culture of our hospital is one of our top priorities, we spend a lot of time training new employees, and our management is present. Work life balance is a key component to our team members. Most team members are off 2 weekends a month.

We are committed to the professional development of our team members and provide opportunities for advancement. Experience is always a plus, but we are also willing to train and mentor new graduates. We recognize the importance of work/life balance and strive to provide a schedule conducive to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all our employees. Students in their 3rd semester are welcome to apply (some scheduling limitations apply when working as a student LVT)

Benefits:

• Generous paid time off
• CE allowance
• Yearly scrub allowance
• Personal pet discount
• Paid License Renewals
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• Relocation Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance
• 401(k)
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Referral program
• Relocation assistance

We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Healthoffers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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