Job description

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Radiation Oncology team in a dedicated anesthesia role. This position is central to delivering safe, high-quality radiation therapy to veterinary cancer patients — every patient, every fraction, every day. The RVT Radiation Oncology Anesthetist works exclusively within the radiation oncology service alongside board-certified radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and a specialized care team to ensure each patient is safely and consistently anesthetized for CT simulation and daily treatment.

Key Responsibilities

Anesthesia

Perform pre-anesthetic assessments including patient history review, physical examination, and evaluation of relevant diagnostics
Develop and implement individualized anesthetic protocols in collaboration with the supervising radiation oncologist
Induce, maintain, and monitor anesthesia for CT simulation scans and daily radiation therapy treatment fractions
Place intravenous catheters, manage endotracheal intubation, and maintain airway patency throughout each procedure
Continuously monitor and record vital parameters including heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, end-tidal CO₂, SpO₂, and temperature
Recognize and respond promptly and effectively to anesthetic complications and emergencies
Recover patients from anesthesia and provide post-procedure monitoring and nursing care
Manage pain assessment and analgesic administration perioperatively per protocol

Radiation Oncology Workflow

Position and immobilize patients precisely and reproducibly for each treatment fraction in accordance with the radiation oncologist's setup instructions
Coordinate daily anesthesia scheduling to align with the radiation therapy treatment calendar
Assist with CT simulation setup and patient positioning for treatment planning scans
Maintain thorough and accurate anesthesia and patient records within the oncology information system
Communicate patient status, concerns, and changes to the oncology team and client services staff in a timely manner

Radiation Safety & Compliance

Follow all radiation safety protocols including proper use and monitoring of personal dosimetry badges
Adhere to ALARA principles and institutional radiation safety policies at all times
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and institutional regulations regarding controlled substance handling and documentation
Maintain and perform basic troubleshooting of anesthesia equipment; report malfunctions promptly

Required Qualifications

Active Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license in good standing — this is a firm requirement; applications without a current RVT license will not be considered
Minimum 2 years of hands-on clinical experience running anesthesia independently in a veterinary setting
Demonstrated proficiency in small animal anesthetic induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery
Strong working knowledge of multiparameter anesthetic monitoring equipment
Experience managing anesthetic emergencies and critically ill patients
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to perform consistently in a high-stakes, repetitive clinical environment
Strong communication and teamwork skills within a specialty care setting

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is an exclusively radiation oncology-based position. The RVT Anesthetist works within a radiation therapy facility and will have regular, controlled exposure to low-level ionizing radiation. All staff are required to wear dosimetry monitoring devices and comply strictly with radiation safety policies at all times. The role involves frequent standing, bending, and patient handling, including lifting patients and equipment up to 50 lbs. Schedule adherence is essential, as daily treatment fractions run on fixed timing.

Schedule & Compensation

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 8:00am - 6:00pm, half day on Friday every 6 weeks
Salary: $24.00–$29.00 / hour, based on experience with anesthetic protocols

Benefits

Discount on veterinary care and pet insurance options for your furry family
Mental health support with Talkspace
Uniform allowance
Learning and growth opportunities
Continuing education support for licensed team members
401k retirement plan options with company match
Medical, vision, and dental insurance options — some plans may be paid up to 100%
Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
Paid time off for full-time team members

About Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring… and so is everyone else. So, what is unique about our hospital?

Every aspect of our organization links to one key tenet, which is to provide compassionate and optimal patient care. We have a long standing and national reputation of gold standard medicine, supported by both the education and training of our team members, along with top-of-the-line equipment needed to keep stride with the advancements in veterinary medicine.

With this as the epicenter of our mission, our culture consists of respect, compassion, understanding, and teamwork. Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides an internal community that supports work-life balance, employee learning and engagement and personal and career development; we also are committed to external community involvement, which encompasses fellow veterinary establishments and shelters, city eco sustainability actions, support of local businesses and law enforcement pet care. We are not just a corporation, we are an entity, a living, breathing, growing organism that can only thrive when comprised of great team members.

Location

10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Base Pay

$24—$29 USD

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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