Radiation Oncology Vet Assistant

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