Veterinary Technician - Radiation Oncology

VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Technician or Assistant to join our Radiation Oncology team full time! Location: 17727 Dallas Pkwy #150, Dallas, TX 75287 Do you thrive in an environment that promotes and encourages growth and development? At VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital we strongly believe in training and development for all Associates! Our team is collaborative, supportive, and progressive and we want to give you the opportunity to expand your skills and follow your dreams at our soon to be 24‑hour Emergency / Specialty hospital. Responsibilities Ability to learn and understand the different types of radiation energies/modalities and appropriate uses for each Ability to admit Oncology patients and obtain a thorough history including current medications and dosages, response to treatment and side effects, intensity and duration Discharge Oncology patients from the hospital, including basic client education Be willing/able to assist veterinary technicians in procedures outside of radiation administration, such as CT simulations 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 Full Technician Skill Utilization Hands Free Radiology (Associate safety a top priority) Calculate drug doses Collaborate with team members from all hospital services Provide compassionate care for all patients and have compassion and empathy towards clients Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of treatments Celebrate when patients finish their radiation therapy! And more! Qualifications LVT preferred, not required Minimum 3 years of veterinary technician/assistant experience Safe restraint of cats and dogs Critical thinking and detail oriented Anesthesia monitoring Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong desire to provide exceptional client experience. 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 motivated, enthusiastic, and self‑starting with a professional and positive attitude. Physical Demands Required to stand, walk, and sit. Required to use hands to handle, feel, and manipulate. Required to reach with hands and arms Required to lift and/ or move up to 40 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges. Reasonable accommodations to enable disabled individuals to perform essential functions. Potential Schedule: 4–10‑hour Shifts We are passionate about our team’s health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcomed, and training is the expectation. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve while supporting a work‑life balance. We not only work hard, but we also play hard too! Join us for one of our team building events, pop‑up food trucks, or surprise team lunches. Our Fun Committee celebrates birthdays, unusual holidays and other fun activities throughout the year. Benefits Leadership opportunities (career growth potential) Hefty discount Fear Free Certification Free NAVTA membership, VetGirl membership $750 CE allowance for licensed veterinary technicians RVT license reimbursement Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space) Referral bonuses Competitive wage VTS career path financial support 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 educational platforms such as Vetfolio We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr VCA Animal Hospitals