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. We want you to expand your skills and follow your dreams at our 24-hour Emergency / Specialty hospital.
As a Radiation Oncology Veterinary Technician, you will be working closely with our Radiation Oncologist and our Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) and will be able to demonstrate the following:
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 for patients during radiation therapy sessions and provide post-treatment care
Full Technician Skill Utilization
Hands-free radiology (Associate safety as 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!
Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal-driven, and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure ourselves we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats, and work as a team. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?
The successful candidate must have the following required skills/experience:
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 an 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.
Schedule: Full-time, 4-5days per week
What Makes VCA Dallas Animal Specialty Hospital Unique?
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. Grab a bucket for Halloween & Valentine’s Day and drop a few treats in for your friends. Need a pick-me-up? Keep your eyes peeled for our Radioflyer snack wagon rolling through a department near you! This is but a small sampling of the gratitude we show our team for being the most compassionate, dedicated veterinary medical professionals around.
The Benefits Continue to Grow!
Leadership opportunities (career growth potential)
Hefty discount on Fear Free Certification
Free NAVTA membership, VetGirl membership
$750 CE allowance for licensed veterinary technicians
RVT license reimbursement
Free wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
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
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more!
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 (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page at vcacareers.com
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
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 (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
