Veterinary Technician- Radiation Oncology

Pay: $21.00 - $42.00 per hour. This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system.

About the role

The ideal candidate should have experience in Radiation Oncology. Along with a great attitude and a strong drive to succeed and build your career in veterinary medicine, you will have huge growth opportunities within the service itself. We will also train the right candidate!

Responsibilities

• Understand the different types of radiation energies/modalities and appropriate uses for each
• Perform basic RT patient set-ups under the supervision of doctors and higher-level technicians
• Administer appropriate radiation doses to patients under the supervision of higher-level technicians
• Discharge Oncology patients from the hospital, including basic client education
• Admit Oncology patients and obtain thorough history including current medications and dosages, response to treatment and side effects, intensity and duration
• Apply critical thinking skills, understand and notify doctors appropriately when working with laboratory results
• Understand pharmacodynamics & pharmacokinetics of commonly used medications
• Place peripheral over-the-needle catheter in all peripheral vessels
• Recognize abnormal heart and lung sounds
• Accurately calculate all medical math including advanced and CRIs
• Recognize patients at risk for arrest and initiate CPR according to R.E.C.O.V.E.R guidelines
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia
• Maintain and care for anesthesia equipment

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food
• Skillset-based leveling system with opportunities to advance as you gain more skills and experience
• Talent development programs and leadership workshops
• Endless opportunities to advance your career within Mars Veterinary Health
• Annual continuing education allowance
• Free continuing education sessions
• Access to BluePearl University for training
• Access to over 2,000 medical journals for clinicians
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Parental leave benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• 401k and retirement planning
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans

Requirements

Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer.