Veterinary Radiation Oncology PCP, AVES

Veterinary Radiation Oncology Technician

Join our growing team at Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center! Are you a dedicated veterinary technician or technician assistant looking to advance your career in a thriving, collaborative, and progressive environment? At Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (AVES), we're growing rapidlyadding new doctors, expanding services, and launching departmentsas we prepare to move into our brand-new, state-of-the-art 45,000 sq. ft. hospital.

As part of our growth, we're hiring for multiple technician and assistant roles across departments. We're seeking highly skilled, self-motivated, and team-oriented professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional care in advanced veterinary medicine.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a collaborative, inclusive setting, we are currently seeking skilled veterinary technicians to join our Radiation Oncology Department.

Compensation: $21-$35/hr, based on experience and skills

Schedules Available:

• Full Time (4 x 10 hour shifts)
• Days/Hours- TBD
• Weekends required

General Overview:

Patient Care Personnel (PCP) play a vital role in supporting the practitioners at Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center (AVES) by assisting with both technical procedures and administrative tasks. Their contributions help enhance the quality of patient care and improve efficiency for our specialists. PCPs are responsible for delivering compassionate, responsible care to all AVES patients, including monitoring, treatment, and detailed record-keeping throughout hospitalization. Strong communication skills are essential, as collaboration with doctors, Client Patient Coordinators (CPCs), Veterinary Assistants (TAs), and fellow Patient Care Personnel (PCP) is critical to ensuring high-quality outcomes. Daily cleaning and stocking of common areas are also required to maintain AVES' high standards of care. This position demands a dependable, energetic individual capable of multitasking in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patient Transport & Monitoring:
• Retrieve, transfer, and escort patients within AVES.
• Assess and record vitals, food/water intake, urination, bowel movements, and alerts.
• Round with staff and notify veterinarians of abnormal findings.
• Treatments & Procedures:
• Induce, maintain, and monitor anesthesia; prepare patients and assist during procedures.
• Administer IV fluids and provide supportive therapy during and after procedures.
• Catheter & Sample Management:
• Place and maintain urinary and IV catheters.
• Collect blood and urine samples; perform lab tests.
• General Support:
• Maintain cleanliness and organization: stock supplies, laundry, dishes, and patient walking.
• Perform clerical tasks: document records, type, and manage phone system.
• Other Duties:
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Perform TPR, Doppler blood pressure, SpO?, EKG, and assist with CVP monitoring.
• Calculate dosages, unit conversions, and drip rates; prepare and administer oral, topical, ocular, SQ, IM, and IV medications.
• Assist with continuous rate infusions and maintain IV catheters.
• Prepare IV fluids with proper equipment, labels, and additives.
• Collect blood (peripheral and jugular) and urine (expression and cystocentesis).
• Process and interpret lab tests: PCV/TS, BG, AZO, electrolytes, chemistries, CBC, heartworm, snap tests, blood typing, and crossmatches.
• Provide oxygen therapy (hood, nasal, cage) and assist with manual ventilation; intubate and support CPR efforts.
• Apply administrative skills: word processing, forms, file maintenance, dictation, transcription, email, and client/patient record management.
• Knowledge of common drugs, side effects, controlled substances protocols, and clinic procedures to streamline patient care.
• Demonstrate social perceptiveness, adapting approach to patient and team needs.

About You:

• Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistants with at least 2 years of experience, dedicated to providing outstanding client service and excellent patient care.
• Prior experience in Emergency and Specialty hospital is preferred.
• Culture buildersteam players eager to promote trust, collaboration, and a positive work environment.
• Adaptabilityindividuals willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best patient and client experience.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and Discounts (including Pet Discount)
• Professional development
• Uniform stipend
• Retirement plan

Why AVES? Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (AVES) has been established in the Austin community for 10 years serving the Austin pet community. We are a robust 24/7/365 multi-disciplinary veterinary facility that offers Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesiology, Neurology, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging and Cardiology services. In approximately 1 year, we will be relocating our hospital to a new location (within 2.6 miles from our current location) which will allow us to expand our services and provide growth opportunities for our staff. AVES core values of Kindness, Integrity, Collaboration and Consistently are our driving forces that help us provide top notch medical care and customer service to the Austin Community. We have a strong focus on the continued education of our staff through an on-site Education Program that provides job training for our support staff.

We would love to hear from dedicated veterinary professionals who are passionate about making a difference and are excited to grow alongside us. Join our team today and experience the culture you've been looking for!