Veterinary Technician Assistant - Diagnostic Imaging
About The Position
Some of veterinary medicine's biggest answers come from the images we capture. Whether it's helping diagnose a torn ligament, staging cancer, identifying a neurological condition, or guiding emergency treatment, our Diagnostic Imaging team plays a vital role in every corner of the hospital. We're looking for a Technician Assistant – Diagnostic Imaging who enjoys staying organized, working with advanced technology, and helping patients receive exceptional care. If you like variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy supporting both people and pets, we'd love to meet you. As a Technician Assistant, you'll work alongside our radiologists, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians to keep our imaging service running efficiently. While your primary home will be our Diagnostic Imaging department, AERC is a collaborative hospital. Our Technician Assistants are expected to support other hospital departments when operational needs require. Participate in after-hours support through an assigned on-call rotation or by assisting our Emergency & Critical Care department during weekends, holidays, or other high-volume periods. Work as part of one hospital team focused on exceptional patient care.
Requirements
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working with technology and learning new equipment
- Calm under pressure
- A strong communicator
- A collaborative teammate who enjoys helping others
- Passionate about providing exceptional care for patients and clients
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary Technician Assistant experience
- Veterinary or human healthcare experience
- Experience working with diagnostic imaging equipment is a plus—but we're happy to train the right candidate.
- Fear Free Certification
- RECOVER CPR Certification
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for radiographs, ultrasound, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, and other imaging procedures.
- Safely restrain patients during imaging studies while following radiation safety protocols.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and recovery.
- Monitor patient comfort and communicate concerns to the medical team.
- Coordinate daily imaging schedules for multiple specialty services.
- Prepare imaging equipment and examination rooms for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Ensure diagnostic studies are properly labeled, archived, and available for interpretation.
- Coordinate imaging requests with Emergency, ICU, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology, and other specialty teams.
- Maintain imaging equipment and assist with routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Stock supplies and monitor inventory.
- Keep imaging suites clean, organized, and ready for the next patient.
- Support pharmacy and administrative tasks within department guidelines.
- Support other hospital departments when operational needs require.
- Participate in after-hours support through an assigned on-call rotation or by assisting our Emergency & Critical Care department during weekends, holidays, or other high-volume periods.
- Work as part of one hospital team focused on exceptional patient care.
Benefits
- Advanced specialty medicine and cutting-edge technology
- A collaborative, supportive team
- Opportunities for growth and continuing education
- Cross-training and career development
- A workplace where kindness, teamwork, and curiosity are valued every day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
