Radiation Therapist

Cornell University Hospital for Animals is seeking a skilled Radiation Therapist to join our team in the Companion Animal Hospital Radiation Oncology service. As a Radiation Therapist, you will be part of a team of board-certified veterinary radiation and medical oncologists, residents, students, and licensed veterinary technicians (LVT) who work together to provide the best quality of life possible for our patients and their families.

• Deliver therapeutic radiation to dogs and cats in accordance with the prescription and instructions provided by the Radiation Oncologist utilizing a linear accelerator (Varian Edge, CBCT) and record system (Aria Oncology Information System).
• Assist Anesthesia LVT in anesthetic induction/recovery, and monitoring of radiation patient side effects.
• Education of clients regarding treatment, radiation reactions and post treatment care and follow-up.
• Work closely with other hospital services to provide the best comprehensive patient care.
• Shaping the future of veterinary care through practical instruction of diverse veterinary students and house officers (radiation and medical oncology residents).
• Opportunities to stay current in new technology.
• Assist with clinical trials to advance veterinary cancer care.

• Graduate of AMA-approved school in radiation therapy with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• One year experience in clinical therapeutic radiation therapy.
• NYS Licensure and RTT or eligible required by time of appointment.
• Comfortable working with animals - primarily, but not limited to, dogs and cats; previous experience is not required.
• Interest in ongoing career growth and advanced skill development.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to work in a busy, team-oriented clinical environment.

• Award-winning employer-of-choice benefits program.
• Comprehensive healthcare options.
• Access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
• Generous retirement contributions.
• Impressive educational benefits include a tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.

Cornell University Hospital for Animals provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days a year, but our radiation therapy treatments are performed Monday through Friday. We invite you to follow this link to get more information: Cornell University covers rabies pre-exposure vaccination and titer costs.