VCA Animal Hospitals·Kalamazoo, Michigan
The technician will support the Radiation Oncology team by monitoring anesthesia and creating individualized anesthetic protocols. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic imaging, managing patient records in EMR, and providing high-quality client communication.
VCA Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Kalamazoo is excited to be launching its new Radiation Oncology Service and is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician for our new team!
Our Radiation Oncology Service: At VCA VSECK, our radiation oncology team designs an individualized treatment plan for each pet patient using the most advanced and effective treatments available – much like those used in human medicine.
With Varian TrueBeam™ technology at VCA VSECK, we are committed to the future of radiation therapy for our patients.
We provide definitive intent and palliative intent radiation treatments as well as quality of life monitoring.
Skills that our technicians will utilize, but are not limited to: Anesthesia monitoring Creating individualized anesthetic protocols in collaboration with Radiation Oncologist Collecting patient histories Client communication via phone and email Discharging patients Physical examinations and patient assessment Venipuncture/IVC placement Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging Hands free radiology Pharmacy Patient recovery Obtaining records Scheduling patients in EMR Work collaboratively with team members of all hospital services Schedule: Full-time, 5x 8 hours shifts, weekdays (Monday-Friday) Compensation: $26 - $34 / based on skill set and experience.
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Candidates must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician proficient in anesthesia administration and monitoring. Strong organizational, teamwork, and communication skills are required to maintain a low-stress environment for patients and clients.
Market context
Dental roles in Michigan are often shaped by steady patient demand and the need for practices to keep schedules full with reliable clinical support. Competition can be strongest for candidates who combine chairside skill, clear communication, and teamwork, especially when benefits like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and sick leave are part of the package. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit against the original job description and decide whether your credentialing and experience align before applying.
