Senior Oncology Veterinary Technician
3 days ago
UT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned academic medical center and a leading employer in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With a rich history of innovation and excellence, we are committed to providing the highest quality patient care, advancing medical research, and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Senior Oncology Veterinary Technician to join our team in the Department of Radiation Oncology. As a key member of our team, you will provide high-quality cancer care to canine and feline patients, working under minimal supervision to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
Responsibilities- Provide oncology-specific technical assistance to veterinary medical or research staff in delivering cancer care, including medicine, surgery, and radiology to patient-owned animals.
- Work to advance the purpose of enhancing the quality of life for companion animals and furthering cancer research in humans.
- Collaborate closely with the radiation oncology team to provide comprehensive care, including safely dispensing, reconstituting, and administering chemotherapy under the direct guidance of an experienced oncologist.
- Monitor patients closely, ensuring they receive the appropriate dosage and care during and after treatment.
- Support radiation and chemotherapy treatments, administer and oversee anesthesia and analgesia to patients during medical and radiation oncology treatments under supervision of the doctor.
- Perform minor surgical procedures and assist with major surgical procedures, provide pre- and post-operative animal monitoring, and assist with diagnostic imaging procedures such as CT scans and ultrasounds.
- Obtain vital signs, collect samples, and meticulously document patient visits electronically, provide after-hours in-hospital care for select patients, ensuring their well-being around the clock.
- Educate and support pet owners in understanding and managing their pet's cancer diagnosis, assist in the management and post-treatment care of enrolled patients, helping their recovery.
- Responsibility for training lower-level technicians on day-to-day responsibilities of the job, as well as proper animal handling and restraint, behavior, anatomy, blood and tissue collection, surgical techniques, and dosing methods.
- Communicate effectively with clients, providing clear explanations of diagnostics and procedures performed on their pets, coordinate and submit samples to external laboratories, ensuring accurate and timely test results.
- Strictly adhere to regulatory guidelines, especially concerning the handling and administration of chemotherapies, as well as ensuring a smooth patient discharge process, including managing any adverse effects at home.
- Actively engage in clinical research initiatives and foster close collaboration with medical doctors to drive advancements in veterinary care.
- Maintain animal health and study-related records as required by the IACUC, participate in University-mandated training such as Radiation Safety and Blood-Borne Pathogens.
- High School diploma, or equivalent, and five (5) years' experience working with animals in a clinical or research setting or in a veterinary practice setting required, to include experience working in a veterinary oncology setting.
- Completion of a veterinary technology program or equivalent.
- Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred.
- Work is performed primarily in a clinic environment.
- Walking, standing, bending, turning, and stooping.
- Work requires lifting up to forty (40) pounds.
- Employees will be expected to request assistance with lifting or carrying animals or materials over 40 pounds.
- Work requires radiation exposure (x-ray, CT Scan).
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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