CT Technician

Job Description

Job Description

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients' well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships , ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

About Us

Are you driven by the complexity of specialty medicine and the intensity of emergency and critical care? Do you excel in fast‑paced Specialty and ER/ICU environments where advanced technical skills, critical thinking, and meticulous, high‑level nursing are essential?

AVSG/VSSOC is growing, and we are excited to welcome experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians to our team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside Board‑Certified Criticalists, Surgeons, Internists, and Emergency Clinicians , supported by a highly skilled, collaborative team of RVTs and veterinary assistants dedicated to outstanding patient care. 

Veritas Veterinary Partners is seeking a technically skilled and detail-oriented CT Technologist to support diagnostic imaging operations at AVSG / VSSOC in Tustin, California .

In this role, you will work under the direction and supervision of board-certified veterinary radiologists, credentialed veterinary technicians with imaging specialty training, or other designated imaging supervisors to support computed tomography (CT) studies, assist with ultrasound procedures, and provide anesthesia monitoring for imaging patients as part of our broader imaging team. During downtime, you will also assist other departments to support overall hospital operations and patient care.

This is a non-credentialed imaging support position ; an RVT license is not required. All imaging procedures are performed under the direction and supervision of a licensed veterinarian and within the regulatory framework of the state of employment. Adherence to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) radiation safety principles is an essential requirement of this role.

Compensation & Schedule

• Salary
  • $30.00 - $38.00/hr. Based on experience and credentials
  • Weekend, swing and overnight differentials
• Schedule
  • Four 10-hour shifts
  • Rotating to include weekends

What You'll Do

• Assist with patient preparation, sedation support and positioning for CT studies under the direction of the supervising technician or radiologist.
• Operate CT imaging equipment as trained and authorized, ensuring image quality meets diagnostic standards.
• Run anesthesia for imaging procedures, including monitoring patient vitals and anesthetic depth, under the direction of the supervising veterinarian.
• Assist with ultrasound studies, including patient preparation, positioning and restraint, and help keep the ultrasound workflow running smoothly.
• Maintain accurate imaging records and ensure all studies are properly documented and filed within the practice management system.
• Communicate imaging schedules, patient preparation requirements and study status to the clinical team to support efficient workflow.
• Apply ALARA radiation safety principles consistently, including proper use of lead aprons, thyroid shields and gloves.
• Wear and properly maintain personal dosimetry devices as required by hospital policy and applicable state radiation safety regulations.
• Maintain the CT suite in a clean, organized and operationally ready state between studies, including equipment cleaning and supply restocking.
• Perform routine equipment quality control checks as directed and report any concerns or calibration needs promptly.
• Float to other departments during downtime to support patient care and hospital workflow.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience working as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician.
• Basic familiarity with CT imaging procedures and workflow, or a strong aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to safely and humanely handle and position animals of various sizes and temperaments for imaging procedures.
• Proficiency running and monitoring anesthesia for sedated and anesthetized patients.
• Flexibility to float between departments and support the broader hospital team as needed.
• Understanding of radiation safety principles and commitment to consistent application of ALARA practices.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in imaging documentation and equipment operation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary specialty or emergency hospital imaging department.
• Experience assisting with veterinary ultrasound.
• Completion of formal radiography/CT training or enrollment in a veterinary technology program.
• Familiarity with veterinary imaging software, DICOM systems or digital radiography platforms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Continuing education and license stipends
• Mental health support through Talkspace
• Employee Assistance Program
• Scrub allowance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts on hospital services, including vaccines and parasiticides
• Pet insurance
• $5,000 referral bonus for LVT referrals

Location

Location: 2965 Edinger Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780

Base Pay

$30—$38 USD

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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