Diagnostic Imaging Technician

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation, sedation support and positioning for CT studies under the direction of the supervising technician or radiologist.
• Maintain accurate imaging records and ensure all studies are properly documented and filed within the practice management system.
• Communicate imaging schedules, patient preparation requirements and study status to the clinical team to support efficient workflow.
• Apply ALARA radiation safety principles consistently, including proper use of lead aprons, thyroid shields and gloves.
• Wear and properly maintain personal dosimetry devices as required by hospital policy and applicable state radiation safety regulations.
• Maintain the CT suite in a clean, organized and operationally ready state between studies, including equipment cleaning and supply restocking.
• Perform routine equipment quality control checks as directed and report any concerns or calibration needs promptly.
• Float to other departments during downtime to support patient care and hospital workflow.

Preferred

• Experience in a veterinary specialty or emergency hospital imaging department.
• Experience assisting with veterinary ultrasound.
• Completion of formal radiography/CT training or enrollment in a veterinary technology program.
• Familiarity with veterinary imaging software, DICOM systems or digital radiography platforms.

About Us

Are you driven by the complexity of specialty medicine and the intensity of emergency and critical care? Do you excel in fast‑paced Specialty and ER/ICU environments where advanced technical skills, critical thinking, and meticulous, high‑level nursing are essential?

AVSG/VSSOC is growing, and we are excited to welcome experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians to our team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside

Board‑Certified Criticalists, Surgeons, Internists, and Emergency Clinicians, supported by a highly skilled, collaborative team of RVTs and veterinary assistants dedicated to outstanding patient care.

Veritas Veterinary Partners is seeking a technically skilled and detail-oriented

CT Technologist to support diagnostic imaging operations at

AVSG / VSSOC in Tustin, California

In this role, you will work under the direction and supervision of board-certified veterinary radiologists, credentialed veterinary technicians with imaging specialty training, or other designated imaging supervisors to support computed tomography (CT) studies, assist with ultrasound procedures, and provide anesthesia monitoring for imaging patients as part of our broader imaging team. During downtime, you will also assist other departments to support overall hospital operations and patient care.

This is a non-credentialed imaging support position; an RVT license is not required. All imaging procedures are performed under the direction and supervision of a licensed veterinarian and within the regulatory framework of the state of employment. Adherence to

ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) radiation safety principles is an essential requirement of this role.

Salary

• $30.00 - $38.00/hr. Based on experience and credentials
• Weekend, swing and overnight differentials
• Schedule
• Four 10-hour shifts
• Rotating to include weekends

What You'll Do

• Operate CT imaging equipment as trained and authorized, ensuring image quality meets diagnostic standards.
• Run anesthesia for imaging procedures, including monitoring patient vitals and anesthetic depth, under the direction of the supervising veterinarian.
• Assist with ultrasound studies, including patient preparation, positioning and restraint, and help keep the ultrasound workflow running smoothly.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience working as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician.
• Basic familiarity with CT imaging procedures and workflow, or a strong aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to safely and humanely handle and position animals of various sizes and temperaments for imaging procedures.
• Proficiency running and monitoring anesthesia for sedated and anesthetized patients.
• Flexibility to float between departments and support the broader hospital team as needed.
• Understanding of radiation safety principles and commitment to consistent application of ALARA practices.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in imaging documentation and equipment operation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Continuing education and license stipends
• Mental health support through Talkspace
• Employee Assistance Program
• Scrub allowance
• 401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts on hospital services, including vaccines and parasiticides

Pet insurance

$5,000 referral bonus for LVT referrals

Location

2965 Edinger Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780

Base Pay

$30

$38 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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