Radiation Therapist
Pay as listed: $53/hr · no weekends · Clackamas, Oregon · pays below the median of 11 Radiation Therapist listings (21st percentile).
Listed compensation
$53/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our growing Oncology Department (Medical and Radiation)!
Location: 16756 SE 82nd Dr, Clackamas, OR 97015 Schedule: FT Days M-F Compensation: $ 53 - $ 55 / hr A little about the position and our hospital: Our state of the art facility was constructed in 1999 and is a fully functioning multi-specialty hospital in Clackamas, Oregon just outside of Portland.
Just as in human medicine, we use a Varian Trilogy Radiotherapy System in combination with a CT scan to develop advanced treatment plans (IMRT, SRT) offering state of the art radiation delivery.
You will serve as a mentor for our veterinary technicians and support staff, plus be required to educate clients and perform treatments on our veterinary patients. You would be under direct supervision of our Veterinary Oncologist and administer radiation therapy treatments to our patients.
Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accuracy delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. Some animal handling will be required. When available and time allows help diagnostic imaging department run CT scans.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program required. Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years’ experience actively practicing as an RTT. ARRT certification required. Candidate should possess the ability to multitask, handle stressful and emotional situations.
Candidate should have a good understanding of medical terminology. Must be able to work well independently as well as part of a team Must be a highly motivated, enthusiastic, self-started with a professional and positive attitude. Enjoys mentoring and training others. One or more years in specialty practice, oncology specialty favored but not required.
Compensation
Starting wage of $53/hr. Starting range is determined by license, skill set, and years of experience in the field. Financial growth opportunities available. Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available.
Schedule
This is a full-time opportunity. Monday through Friday is consistent. Do you prefer a more flexible schedule? No problem at all! We completely understand. We're more than happy to accommodate part-time hours. Your work-life balance is important to us.
Full-Time Benefits of joining VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists Team!
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Leadership opportunities Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Free mental wellness subscriptions (Head Space and 12 Lyra Health Sessions) Referral bonuses and Competitive wages Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family Life, long and short-term disability insurance included Paid parental leave Paid vacation ), sick time, and holiday pay 401(k) with corporate match Pet care discounts Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups Associate discounts on major cell phone carriers, car rentals, entertainment, and more!
Plus so much more Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist will administer radiation therapy treatments to veterinary patients under the direct supervision of a Veterinary Oncologist, ensuring accuracy in beam positioning and prescribed dose delivery. Key duties also include serving as a mentor for support staff, educating clients, and assisting with CT scans when time permits.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited radiation therapy technology program and possess ARRT certification, with 0-3 years of active practice experience preferred for this entry-level role. Essential soft skills include the ability to multitask, handle emotional situations, work independently and collaboratively, and possess a strong motivation for mentoring and training.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist at VCA Animal Hospitals a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Radiation Therapist roles — ranked against 724 active Radiation Therapist roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
Mental Health Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Jul 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$112k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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