What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Specialty Radiation Oncology Technician position at The Animal Cancer and Referral Center?
Job Title: Veterinary Radiation Oncology Technician
Innovation. Precision. Life-Changing Care.
The Animal Cancer & Referral Center (ACRC) is preparing to launch Radiation Oncology at our brand-new, state-of-the-art specialty hospital located in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. We are seeking a Veterinary Technician who is ready to take their career to the next level while helping build our Radiation Oncology service from the ground up.
This new hospital will complete ACRC's vision of providing comprehensive cancer care under one roof. Working alongside our Medical Oncology and Surgical Oncology teams, you'll help launch the final piece of the cancer journey while practicing in one of the most advanced veterinary oncology facilities in Texas.
This is a unique opportunity to join a brand-new department and work alongside a collaborative team consisting of Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and specialty support services—all dedicated to one mission: helping pets live better, longer.
If you are passionate about advanced medicine, technology, patient care, and being part of something truly groundbreaking, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
What Makes This Position Different?
As a Radiation Oncology Technician, you'll help launch and grow an entirely new service while gaining experience with:
✔ Advanced radiation therapy procedures
✔ CT-based treatment planning
✔ State-of-the-art linear accelerator technology
✔ Stereotactic and conventional radiation treatments
✔ Advanced anesthesia and sedation procedures
✔ Oncology-specific patient care and monitoring
✔ Collaboration with Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, and specialty teams
✔ Cutting-edge cancer treatments and emerging technologies
✔ A highly specialized and rapidly growing field within veterinary medicine
This is an ideal role for technicians who enjoy learning, innovation, and practicing at the highest level of specialty medicine.
What You'll Do
- Assist with radiation therapy procedures and patient treatments
- Perform anesthesia calculations, induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Prepare and position patients for CT imaging and radiation treatment planning
- Monitor patients throughout radiation procedures and recovery
- Obtain patient vitals and perform advanced patient assessments
- Place IV catheters and perform advanced venipuncture
- Collect and process laboratory samples
- Administer medications and treatments accurately
- Educate and support clients throughout their pet's cancer journey
- Collaborate closely with Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, and ICU teams
- Help establish workflows, protocols, and best practices for a growing service
- Advocate for patients while delivering exceptional specialty care
Technology You'll Work With
Our Radiation Oncology service will utilize:
✔ TruBeam Linear Accelerator
✔ Eclipse Treatment Planning Software
✔ 128-Slice CT Scanner
✔ Advanced Radiation Treatment Planning & Delivery Systems
✔ State-of-the-Art Oncology Equipment
This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience with some of the most advanced veterinary oncology technology available.
Who We're Looking For
You may be a great fit if you:
- Love advanced medicine and complex patient care
- Enjoy critical thinking and problem-solving
- Have strong anesthesia and patient monitoring skills
- Are detail-oriented and comfortable with calculations and protocols
- Thrive in a fast-paced specialty environment
- Value teamwork, communication, and patient advocacy
- Enjoy learning new technologies and procedures
- Want to help build and shape a growing specialty service
- Have a passion for oncology, anesthesia, surgery, ECC, or specialty medicine
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of veterinary technician experience
- Specialty, emergency, ICU, anesthesia, surgery, or advanced GP experience
- LVT/CVT/VTS preferred
- Advanced anesthesia experience strongly preferred
- Oncology experience is a plus but not required
- Candidates who are excited to learn Radiation Oncology are strongly encouraged to apply
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Four 10-hour shifts
- Infrequent weekends
- Overtime opportunities available
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Pet Discounts
- Continuing Education & Professional Development Support
Why ACRC?
At ACRC, we believe veterinary medicine should be innovative, collaborative, and deeply meaningful.
As a privately owned specialty hospital, we continue to invest in our people, technology, and patient care. Our Radiation Oncology service represents the next chapter in that commitment.
This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to help build one of the most comprehensive veterinary cancer centers in Texas while working alongside board-certified specialists dedicated exclusively to cancer care.
If you're looking for a place where your technical skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly changes lives, we'd love to meet you.
Join a team dedicated to making life better, longer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Surgery
Experience:
- Veterinary technician: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77030: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person