Licensed Veterinary Technician Radiation Oncology
About The Position
VCA Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Kalamazoo is excited to be launching its new Radiation Oncology Service and is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for our new team! Our Radiation Oncology Service: At VCA VSECK, our radiation oncology team designs an individualized treatment plan for each pet patient using the most advanced and effective treatments available – much like those used in human medicine. With Varian TrueBeam™ technology at VCA VSECK, we are committed to the future of radiation therapy for our patients. We provide definitive intent and palliative intent radiation treatments as well as quality of life monitoring. The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen. In this position you will be supporting our Doctors team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists. You will sharpen your skills—and even learn some new techniques—and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.
Requirements
- Proficient in anesthesia monitoring and administration
- Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license
Nice To Haves
- Expertise and technical know-how to make high quality veterinary medicine and patient care happen.
Responsibilities
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Creating individualized anesthetic protocols in collaboration with Radiation Oncologist
- Collecting patient histories
- Client communication via phone and email
- Discharging patients
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Venipuncture/IVC placement
- Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
- Hands free radiology
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Obtaining records
- Scheduling patients in EMR
- Work collaboratively with team members of all hospital services
Benefits
- Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)
- Hefty discounts to VetGirl, and Fear Free Certification
- Free NAVTA membership
- $750 CE allowance for credentialed associates
- Licensure tuition support and scholarships
- LVT license reimbursement
- Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- 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 education platforms such as Vetfolio
- Competitive compensation
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
