Veterinary Technician - Radiation Oncology

Animal Healthcare of Texas, P.C.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join our Radiation Oncology team full-time. Location: 17727 Dallas Pkwy #150, Dallas, TX 75287.

We promote growth and development and train Associates for advancement in a collaborative, supportive, and progressive environment. The Radiation Oncology Veterinary Technician will work closely with our Radiation Oncologist and RTT, supporting various modalities, anesthesia monitoring, CT

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of veterinary technician/assistant experience
• LVT preferred, not required
• Ability to restrain cats and dogs safely
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with good critical thinking
• Ability to monitor anesthesia during procedures

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand radiation energy modalities and uses
• Admit Oncology patients and obtain thorough histories
• Discharge Oncology patients with client education
• Assist with CT simulations and radiation delivery
• Monitor anesthesia during radiation therapy and provide post-treatment care
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation
• Collaborate with hospital services and support team

Skills

LVT preferred

Anesthesia monitoring

History taking

Compassionate client service

Multitasking under stress

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred

Tools

Radiation therapy equipment

Job description

VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join our Radiation Oncology team full-time! Location: 17727 Dallas Pkwy #150, Dallas, TX 75287 Do you thrive in an environment that promotes and encourages growth and development? At VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital, we strongly believe in training and development for all Associates! Our team is collaborative, supportive, and progressive. We want you to expand your skills and follow your dreams at our 24-hour Emergency / Specialty hospital.

As a Radiation Oncology Veterinary Technician, you will be working closely with our Radiation Oncologist and our Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) and will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to learn and understand the different types of radiation energies/modalities and appropriate uses for each
• Ability to admit Oncology patients and obtain a thorough history, including current medications and dosages, response to treatment and side effects, intensity, and duration
• Discharge Oncology patients from the hospital, including basic client education
• Be willing/able to assist veterinary technicians in procedures outside of radiation administration, such as CT simulations
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of radiation therapy treatments
• Monitor and induce anesthesia plans for patients during radiation therapy sessions and provide post-treatment care
• Full Technician Skill Utilization
• Hands-free radiology (Associate safety as a top priority)
• Calculate drug doses
• Collaborate with team members from all hospital services
• Provide compassionate care for all patients and have compassion and empathy towards clients
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of treatments
• Celebrate when patients finish their radiation therapy! And more!

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal-driven, and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure ourselves we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats, and work as a team.

The successful candidate must have the following required skills/experience:

• LVT preferred, not required
• Minimum 3 years of veterinary technician/assistant experience
• Safe restraint of cats and dogs
• Critical thinking and detail-oriented
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong desire to provide an exceptional client experience.
• Possess the ability to multitask, handle stressful and emotional situations
• Must be able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Must be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and self-starting with a professional and positive attitude.

Physical Demands:

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Required to use hands to handle, feel, and manipulate.
• Required to reach with hands and arms
• Required to lift and/ or move up to 40 pounds.
• Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
• Reasonable accommodations to enable disabled individuals to perform essential functions.

Schedule: Full-time, 4-5days per week

What Makes VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital Unique?

We are passionate about our team's health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcomed, and training is the expectation. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve while supporting a work-life balance. We not only work hard, but we also play hard too! Join us for one of our team-building events, pop-up food trucks, or surprise team lunches. Our Fun Committee celebrates birthdays, unusual holidays, and other fun activities throughout the year. Grab a bucket for Halloween & Valentine’s Day and drop a few treats in for your friends. Need a pick-me-up? Keep your eyes peeled for our Radioflyer snack wagon rolling through a department near you! This is but a small sampling of the gratitude we show our team for being the most compassionate, dedicated veterinary medical professionals around.

Benefits Continue to Grow!

• Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)
• Hefty discount on Fear Free Certification
• Free NAVTA membership, VetGirl membership
• $750 CE allowance for licensed veterinary technicians
• RVT license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• VTS career path financial support
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long-and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Infertility Benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)
• Free access to Plumbs and educational platforms such as Vetfolio

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.