Licensed Veterinary Technician Radiation Oncology

Licensed Veterinary Technician for Radiation Oncology Service

VCA Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Kalamazoo is excited to be launching its new Radiation Oncology Service and is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for our new team!

Our Radiation Oncology Service:

At VCA VSECK, our radiation oncology team designs an individualized treatment plan for each pet patient using the most advanced and effective treatments available much like those used in human medicine. With Varian TrueBeam technology at VCA VSECK, we are committed to the future of radiation therapy for our patients. We provide definitive intent and palliative intent radiation treatments as well as quality of life monitoring.

Skills that our technicians will utilize, but are not limited to:

• Anesthesia monitoring
• Creating individualized anesthetic protocols in collaboration with Radiation Oncologist
• Collecting patient histories
• Client communication via phone and email
• Discharging patients
• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Venipuncture/IVC placement
• Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
• Hands free radiology
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Obtaining records
• Scheduling patients in EMR
• Work collaboratively with team members of all hospital services

Schedule: Full-time, 5x 8 hours shifts, weekdays (Monday-Friday)

Compensation: $26 - $34 / based on skill set and experience.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in anesthesia monitoring and administration
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills

The Benefits Continue to Grow!

• Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)
• Hefty discounts to VetGirl, and Fear Free Certification
• Free NAVTA membership
• $750 CE allowance for credentialed associates
• Licensure tuition support and scholarships
• LVT license reimbursement
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life, long and short term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Infertility Benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k)
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient carewith the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

In this position you will be supporting our Doctors team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

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 4,500 doctors, including 600+ boarded specialists.

You will sharpen your skillsand even learn some new techniquesand explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

We look forward to meeting you, apply today!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com