Registered Veterinary Technician - Radiation Oncology Anesthetist

The role

An experienced Registered Veterinary Technician will work in a radiation oncology service. The role involves providing anesthesia for CT simulation and daily radiation therapy treatments for cancer patients.

What you will do

• Perform pre-anesthetic assessments including patient history review, physical examination, and evaluation of diagnostics
• Develop and implement individualized anesthetic protocols
• Induce, maintain, and monitor anesthesia for CT simulation and daily radiation therapy
• Place intravenous catheters and manage endotracheal intubation
• Monitor and record vital parameters including heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, CO2, SpO2, and temperature
• Respond to anesthetic complications and emergencies
• Recover patients and provide post-procedure monitoring and nursing care
• Manage pain assessment and analgesic administration
• Position and immobilize patients for treatment fractions
• Coordinate daily anesthesia scheduling and maintain oncology records

Required qualifications

• Active Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on clinical experience running anesthesia independently in a veterinary setting
• Proficiency in small animal anesthetic induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery
• Strong working knowledge of multiparameter anesthetic monitoring equipment
• Experience managing anesthetic emergencies and critically ill patients
• Ability to perform consistently in a high-stakes, repetitive clinical environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to lift patients and equipment up to 50 lbs
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently

Nice to have

• Additional fluency in other languages

Benefits

• Discount on veterinary care and pet insurance options
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Uniform allowance
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Continuing education support for licensed team members
• 401k retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options
• Basic life insurance provided
• Voluntary insurance options for full-time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Paid time off for full-time team members

Before you apply

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

About the company

Veritas Veterinary Partners specializes in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals. Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides compassionate and optimal patient care with a culture of respect, compassion, understanding, and teamwork.