As a Licensed Veterinary Technician in the radiation oncology department at VCA SouthPaws, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in advanced veterinary medicine. You will work alongside board-certified oncologists, licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs), and assistants in a leading Patient Cancer Center.

This role is designed for those who are eager to apply their training in a specialized field and continue their professional development. You will gain hands-on experience with various treatments including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and electrochemotherapy, allowing you to utilize the skills you have developed in your education while also learning new techniques and procedures relevant to oncology.
 

Your responsibilities will include providing exceptional patient care, monitoring anesthesia, performing radiography, venipuncture, and medication administration. You will also be expected to communicate effectively with clients, advocating for the well-being of the patients in your care. The work environment is fast-paced, requiring flexibility in scheduling, the ability to multitask effectively, and attention to detail.
 

VCA SouthPaws is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring that all team members can thrive and contribute to the best of their abilities. In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will have access to a variety of resources to support your ongoing education and professional growth.

The schedule for the Radiation Oncology LVT would be Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.
 

Requirements

· Proven track record of providing exceptional patient care

· Proficiency in monitoring anesthesia and effective patient monitoring

· Experience with radiography and venipuncture

· Proficiency in canine and feline internal and external anatomy

· Strong communication skills and ability to interact compassionately with clients

· Comfortable with multiple software platforms, word processing and computer hardware

· Flexibility in scheduling

· Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

· Interest in continuing education and professional development

 

VCA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

On-site Veterinary Social Worker!

Annual CE stipend of $750/yr for full time Credentialed Veterinary Technicians

Generous hospital discounts for your personal pets

401(k) with matching

Multiple, flexible health insurance options to fit your needs

HSA, FSA and dependent care FSA account options

Dental & Vision plans

Paid Parental Leave

Paid time off

Employer-paid Short Term Disability insurance, Long Term Disability options

Paid basic Life insurance with supplemental life and AD&D options

Identity monitoring and protection

Legal counseling and services

Paid yearly NAVTA membership, @Dove membership & state license renewal

Four sets of scrubs per year

Comprehensive online library of free CE, training & job support webinars through WOOF U, VCA's online training tool

To watch a 3-minute video and learn more about what it means to be a veterinary technician with VCA, visit https://vimeo.com/758023583/d660eefdaf

At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and strive to be a place where a mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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)

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