Radiation Oncology Vet Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Albuquerque, NM

33d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Veterinary Care Referral Center is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our newly establish Radiation Oncology specialty service at our well established, multi-specialty veterinary practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We recently moved into a brand-new state of the art facility and will be able to start treating Radiation Oncology patients beginning in the fall of 2024. A Varian Halcyon® Radiotherapy System allows for the precise and accurate delivery of image-guided radiotherapy modalities including intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), and stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT). 8850 Holly Ave NE, suite K Albuquerque, NM 87122 As a Radiation Oncology Veterinary Technician, you will be working closely with a Radiation Therapy Technician (RTT) and will be able to demonstrate the following: Understand the different types of radiation energies/modalities and appropriate uses for each Ability to perform RT patient set-ups under the supervision of radiation oncologists Discharge Oncology patients from the hospital, including basic client education. Ability to admit Oncology patients and obtain through history including current medications and dosages, response to treatment and side effects, intensity and duration. Be willing/able to assist veterinary technicians in procedures outside of radiation administration, such as CT simulations The ideal candidate will be available to work 8 hours/day, 5 days/week Assist in the preparation and delivery of radiation therapy treatments Monitor and induce anesthesia plans to patients during radiation therapy sessions and provide post-treatment care Collaborate with veterinarians and other team members to ensure accurate treatment plans and patient safety Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of treatments Celebrate when patients finish their radiation therapy, cancer-free! And more! The successful candidate must have the following required skills/experience: Minimum 3 years of veterinary technicians/assistant experience IV catheter placements and venipuncture Safe restraining on cats and dogs (exotics a plus) Anesthesia monitoring for critical patients Critical thinking Detail Oriented Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong desire to provide exceptional client experience. Flexibility for schedule availability 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 50 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges. Reasonable accommodations to enable disabled individuals to perform essential functions. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm. At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. 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 3,000 doctors, including 360+ boarded specialists. You will sharpen your skills, learn some new techniques, and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, specialization, and leadership opportunities. We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for full time employees), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts and more. If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. 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! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. 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! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). 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.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of veterinary technicians/assistant experience
IV catheter placements and venipuncture
Safe restraining on cats and dogs (exotics a plus)
Anesthesia monitoring for critical patients
Critical thinking
Detail Oriented
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong desire to provide exceptional client experience.
Flexibility for schedule availability
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.

Responsibilities

Understand the different types of radiation energies/modalities and appropriate uses for each
Ability to perform RT patient set-ups under the supervision of radiation oncologists
Discharge Oncology patients from the hospital, including basic client education.
Ability to admit Oncology patients and obtain through history including current medications and dosages, response to treatment and side effects, intensity and duration.
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 to patients during radiation therapy sessions and provide post-treatment care
Collaborate with veterinarians and other team members to ensure accurate treatment plans and patient safety
Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of treatments
Celebrate when patients finish their radiation therapy, cancer-free!