Veterinary Imaging Technician

The Veterinary Imaging Technician provides high-quality images during the performance of diagnostic imaging procedures, including routine and complex studies. Responsibilities include safely preparing, positioning and acquisition for patients undergoing radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine procedures. The position works closely with veterinarians, radiologists, students, and other members of the veterinary healthcare team to ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care and diagnostic images.
The successful candidate will:
• Prepare, position, and restrain patients for diagnostic imaging studies.
• Perform radiographs, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, and procedures for both small and large animals. Participate in nuclear medicine for feline hyperthyroid patients.
• Maintain a strong understanding of radiation safety and consistently follow and enforce required safety practices and regulations.
• Help maintain imaging equipment and identify routine equipment or operational issues.
• Assist veterinary students with patient positioning, imaging techniques, and radiation safety practices.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, radiologists, veterinary technicians, and students in a fast-paced teaching hospital environment.
• Complete appropriate patient records, documentation, and related clerical responsibilities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe imaging environment.
• Participate in a variable work schedule and after-hours on-call rotation as required. Must be able to report to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital within 60 minutes when on call.

• Must be a licensed (or license eligible) veterinary technician in Virginia
• Prior experience working with imaging equipment
• Excellent communication
• Quick learner on advance procedures
• Flexible and able to work in a dynamic department

• Prior experience in radiology, including CT, MRI and/or NM
• Experience with student teaching

4

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Restricted

Starting at $50,000. Commensurate with experience

40+

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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