Radiation Therapist - Part time (Every Wednesday)

RADIATION THERAPISTVeterinary Radiation Oncology*WHO WE ARE: *We believe in providing, "Special Care from the Heart" because it is who we are and what we do. We understand we need the very best people veterinary medicine has to offer to provide the highest quality medicine to our patients. We are deeply committed to cultivating an environment in which the finest team of professionals can thrive, grow, and practice unsurpassed care. We bring happy, positive attitudes to work because we can impact the energy throughout the hospital in a positive way. We are obsessed with our patients: The love we feel for animals drives us to do our best. We work with initiative, positivity, and warmth to bridge the gap between human and animals, focusing on wellness to create a greater, stronger bond with our patients.*CULTURE AT VCA CVS: *Our culture is forever evolving so we can ensure our hospital continues to be the best place for our team members and patients. We are also open to direct feedback and collaboration from our staff to discover the most innovative ways to evolve and continue to grow our hospital, leadership team and staff members. We support and encourage you to grow your skill set. We provide avenues for you to learn and coordinate appropriate mentorship & CE events to support you throughout your career with us. We work as a team: We are knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about a better veterinary experience. We jump at the opportunity to help one another and seek out opportunities to team up on tasks. We're all in this together-our team, clients, and the patient. Our success as a team hinges on all of us doing our best together. We communicate clearly: We speak up, we do what we say, and we're transparent and honest. We value clear, simple communication. Every team member is empowered to try new things and own their decision-making.*WHO WE NEED: ** A Part-Time Radiation Therapist (1 day per week & optional vacation coverage)* You're passionate, motivated and value the importance of continuous learning* A team player that is honest and respectful to your peers* You're comfortable adapting to new scenarios, willing to learn new techniques, & think outside of the box* Excellent interpersonal capabilities across a diverse group* Contribute wherever necessary with a positive attitude* Demonstrate the ability to accomplish assigned tasks for all areas involved* Know when to ask for assistance* Display excellent communication skills to your peers, clients & team*WHAT YOU NEED:** CA License to Practice Radiation Therapy* Experience with SRT and SBRT* Experience with animals a plus* Basic computer skills* Ability to read, speak, and hear sufficiently to understand, and complete tasks instructed in all forms of communication, written, verbal or other* Provide information in person & over the phone communicating clearly, appropriately & professionally* Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25kg on own and able to support up to 50 kg with assistance.*BENEFITS:** Growth & relocation potential* Health, Vision & Dental Insurance* Generous employee pet discount* Referral rewards: bring your vet tech and DVM friends to VCA CVS* 401K w/company match* Paid parental leave* Continuing Education Allowance* Monthly Fun hospital events and contests* Leadership opportunities* Access to people & financial resources in a large veterinary community* Career development programs* Opportunity to give back through Shelter partnerships & VCA Charities* License Reimbursement* Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)* Life, Long & Short-term disability insurance* Paid vacation & sick time*WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO:** Treat patients and clients with the highest level of compassion, respect and care* Ability to build long term relationships with patients and their families* Work with a Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator for the treatment of Veterinary patients* Deliver, accurately, a prescribed course of therapy as directed by the Radiation Oncologist.* Observe radiation safety measures for the patient and staff.* Daily QA procedures and warm ups for machine* Set up, imaging, and delivery of daily patient radiation treatments* CT simulations for radiation treatment planning* Discussions with owners about radiation therapy and potential side effects, answering general questions on radiation therapy* Willingness to learn new skills in a very highly specialized area of veterinary medicine* Perpetuate teamwork to ensure the best possible patient and client care* Work alongside radiation team, who are responsible for all aspects of RT nursing care: checking in patients, Dr. exams, IVC placement, anesthesia, treatment, recovery, and discharge of patients* Be trained to properly handle and restrain veterinary patients for necessary treatments* Be trained to properly perform all aspects of Veterinary CPR using the latest guidelines set forth by the RECOVER Initiative* Coach & guide veterinary assistants and technicians to perform clinical tasks to maintain standards of care and encourage growth. Collaborate & share knowledge w/team to ensure optimal patient care* Be a part of the busiest and best Veterinary Radiation Oncology center in the country!_VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is"¯$55 to $65 per hour."¯_Job Type: Part-timePay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee discount* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave* Referral program* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 10 hour shift* Day shiftExperience:* Radiation therapy: 2 years (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-05-19