Radiation Oncology Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant, Radiation Oncology - Richmond, VA  The Oncology Service (TOS) is a multi-facility small animal oncology practice delivering advanced veterinary cancer care across three hospital locations. In our Richmond, VA hospital, we combine compassionate support for pets and their families with access to leading-edge treatments in medical oncology and radiation oncology.  We know oncology work is meaningful, demanding, and deeply human. That is why we look for team members who bring empathy, resilience, humor, and a commitment to excellent patient care. If you want a veterinary assistant role where your work truly matters, you will find purpose, learning opportunities, and a supportive specialty team here.  The Oncology Service Richmond is growing and reopening our Radiation Oncology department. We are hiring a skilled Veterinary Assistant to help support the next phase of specialty cancer care in Richmond, Virginia.  This Veterinary Assistant role is ideal for someone who thrives in specialty practice and wants to build skills in radiation oncology, anesthesia support, imaging, patient care, and client communication. Our ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to contribute to a collaborative oncology team focused on exceptional care.  If you are looking for a veterinary assistant job in Richmond, VA where you can grow in radiation oncology and make a real difference for pets and the people who love them, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who enjoy learning, value the human-animal bond, and want to be part of a team advancing the future of veterinary cancer care.  Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assisting with the efficiency of the oncologist by anticipating doctor’s needs and providing exceptional and compassionate patient care, acquiring accurate patient histories, recordkeeping and invoicing, and client communication and education as directed by the veterinarian.  Low-stress handling techniques and restraint of patients during physical exams and diagnostic sample collection.  Obtaining radiographs, assisting with proper radiation patient positioning during treatments, assisting with patients undergoing general anesthesia during radiation treatments and CT scans.   Performing CT scans and delivery of treatment plans on the linear accelerator – training provided.  Assisting with the administration of chemotherapy alongside a licensed veterinary technician, including the use of low-stress handling techniques and restraint of patients.  Dispensing medications, including the safe and proper handling of chemotherapy drugs.  Utilizing Idexx in-house laboratory equipment.   Skills and Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent  Minimum 2 years’ veterinary assistant experience required  Radiation therapists are encouraged to apply  Fear Free Certification preferred, but not required  We offer great benefits for full-time employees, including: 4-day work week with no weekends Complimentary Short Term Disability Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family  Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace) 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 4% company match for your 5% of contributions, eligible after 6 months of employment Florida Blue Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account options  United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members United Healthcare Vision Insurance options Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee) Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support  Team Member Discounts for Pet Care Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation Digital Musculoskeletal Support Referral Bonus Program DailyPay on Demand  Salary range for this position is $19-$21/hour. Salary commensurate with experience level.  We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a position we love.   United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.