Radiation Therapist - Relief

Thrive Pet Healthcare
Clifton, NJ
Description

PetCure Oncology is hiring a Relief Radiation Therapist – Apply if you Love Animals!

PetCure Oncology, one of the most exciting and innovative veterinary oncology providers in the country, is seeking a unique, highly energized, compassionate Relief Radiation Therapist for a PRN role at our location in Clifton, New Jersey.

Compensation: $40 - $55 / hour

The primary role of the  Radiation Therapist is to administer radiation treatments, including stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), to canine and feline (and occasionally other species) patients under the remote supervision of a board‐certified veterinary radiation oncologist and on-site DVM hospitalist. Additional responsibilities include CT Simulations, compassionate patient care, plan QA, excellent client care, diligent documentation, and an elevated level of communication and teamwork.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Providing the highest level of care and service to pet families and veterinarians.
  • Being a primary communicator to pet families regarding radiation, side effects, and follow‐up.
  • Accurately delivering the prescribed course of radiation therapy and basic assisting in monitoring the patient’s physical condition during treatment.
  • Documenting patient information in medical records and uploading pertinent patient imaging for cloud‐based planning.
  • Validating plans and performing QA with Portal Dosimetry
  • Using CT imaging and positioning to help determine how to best direct the radiation to minimize damage to healthy tissue (CBCT & some MV imaging)
  • Performing custom immobilization and CT imaging.
  • Patient positioning and linear accelerator adjustment.
  • Assisting in quarterly inventory
  • Linear accelerator warm‐up and checking beam consistency and accuracy of alignment.
  • Being comfortable with discussing the cost of services and collecting payments for services
  • Following radiation safety protocols in a competent manner/participating as the on-site Radiation Safety
  • Liaison with the Statutory Radiation Safety Officer
  • Promoting SRS through education and participation in community and veterinary events and other duties according to company needs and your strengths and desires over time.

Ideal Candidate Education/Experience

  • A minimum of two years as a staff radiation therapist delivering RT in human or veterinary medicine. NOTE: Veterinary experience IS NOT required for this position.
  • Prior experience with Varian and Aria equipment is preferred and a huge plus!
  • Successful completion of an associate's or bachelor’s degree program in radiation therapy or a radiography program, plus a 12‐month certificate program in radiation therapy.
  • Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or possession of a valid Radiation Therapy Technician state license.
  • Experience delivering stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) with a RapidArc‐capable linear accelerator and onboard CBCT (experience with Varian equipment preferred).
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as a strong knowledge and application of the English language.
  • Tech savvy and easily able to pick up on new technology (we utilize ARIA, Eclipse, Asteris Keystone PACS, SalesForce.com, Microsoft Office 365 products, Windows, spreadsheets, email).
  • Willingness to gain proficiency in basic veterinary procedures including patient restraint and recovery.
  • Willingness to learn normal veterinary anatomy for CT and field validation purposes.
  • Great energy, with excellent communication skills!
  • Ability to adjust in a fluid, fast-paced environment, multi-task, and work within tight deadlines.
  • Complex problem solving: Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Ability to work well on a team and be a leader of innovation and teamwork.

Learn more about this exciting opportunity at PetCureOncology.com

Company Overview

PetCure Oncology, an affiliate of Thrive Pet Healthcare, manages a network of veterinary radiation oncology providers located within market-leading specialty animal hospitals around the country. Through these partnerships, PetCure collaborates with specialists across services to offer pet owners and referring veterinarians comprehensive cancer care. The PetCure Oncology national network has treated more than 6,500 pets with cancer since 2015. Now with eight comprehensive cancer treatment centers across the country, PetCure also offers telehealth services for both veterinarians and pet owners. To learn more, please visit
Posted 2026-01-10

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