Licensed Veterinary Technician, Dentistry | $28–$38/hr Location: Yonkers, NY Schedule: Full-Time | 4-Day Work Week Compensation: $28–$38/hour
Join Animal Specialty Center (ASC) in Yonkers, NY as a Licensed Veterinary Technician in our brand-new Dentistry & Oral Surgery service. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a Licensed Veterinary Technician who is passionate about dentistry, anesthesia, and specialty medicine and is excited to help build a new specialty department while working alongside an experienced team in one of the Northeast's premier emergency and specialty animal hospitals.
Newly credentialed? We’re happy to train and mentor you as you grow your skills. Experienced technician? You’ll join a strong peer network of credentialed professionals who collaborate, share knowledge, and learn from one another.
Compensation
$28.00-$38.00/hour, based on experience, skills, and licensure
Full-Time Benefits:
Annual Uniform Allowance + Annual $1500 CE Stipend + Paid CE Days + Onsite FREE CE
Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
Fear Free & RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
16-Week VTNE Study Group
Professional Development Assistance
Paid time off starting 3 weeks + Sick Leave im compliance with NY State
Working a holiday = DOUBLE Pay!
Employee Referral Bonuses & Employee Discount!
Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
Life Insurance
Other Insurance Options: AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
401(k) with employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Schedule
Full-Time; Four-day work week
As a Veterinary Technician, you will provide advanced nursing care and technical support for patients undergoing specialty dentistry and oral surgical procedures while working closely with board-certified specialists and the hospital's collaborative specialty teams.
Perform complete patient assessments and accurately document medical records
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
Deliver exceptional nursing care for hospitalized and outpatient dentistry patients
Monitor patient comfort and advocate for effective pain management
Educate clients on dental disease, treatment plans, home care, and discharge instructions
Assist with advanced dental procedures, oral surgery, biopsies, maxillofacial procedures, and specialty dentistry services
Obtain high-quality dental radiographs and assist with advanced diagnostic imaging, including CT when indicated
Prepare patients for procedures, including positioning, instrumentation, and aseptic preparation
Induce, intubate, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia for dental and oral surgical procedures
Utilize advanced anesthetic monitoring equipment and respond appropriately to anesthetic complications
Develop individualized anesthetic monitoring plans for complex cases under veterinary supervision
Prepare and maintain surgical suites, instruments, and sterile packs
Maintain dental equipment, imaging systems, monitoring devices, and operatories
Assist with inventory management and ordering of dental supplies and instruments
Support regulatory compliance, infection control, and department safety standards
Collaborate with specialists and fellow Veterinary Technicians to help establish workflows and best practices as this new specialty service continues to grow
Qualifications Required
Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
Current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Strong experience with veterinary anesthesia and patient monitoring
Experience assisting with surgery
Experience performing or assisting with veterinary dentistry procedures
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced specialty veterinary hospital
Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Preferred
Specialty, referral, or emergency hospital experience
Previous veterinary dentistry and oral surgery experience
Experience with dental radiography
Familiarity with advanced anesthesia techniques and monitoring equipment
Interest in pursuing advanced dental training and continued professional development
About Animal Specialty Center Animal Specialty Center is one of the premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals in the Northeast, serving pets throughout Westchester County, New York City, Connecticut, and the surrounding region.
What sets ASC apart:
Work alongside board-certified specialists and experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Collaborate across Emergency, ICU, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and specialty departments
Practice advanced veterinary medicine with access to cutting-edge diagnostics and treatments
Enjoy meaningful autonomy and partnership in patient care
Access mentorship, advanced training, and pathways toward specialty certification
Join a culture that prioritizes teamwork, learning, and professional development
Our mission is simple: keeping pets and the people who love them together for as long as possible.
Surrounding Areas ASC is conveniently located in Yonkers and attracts Veterinary Technicians from:
White Plains, NY & New Rochelle, NY
Mount Vernon, NY & Bronx, NY
Manhattan, NY & Queens, NY
Stamford, CT & Norwalk, CT
Greenwich, CT & Hackensack, NJ
Paramus, NJ & Bergen County, NJ
Rockland County, NY
Know Someone Amazing? If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great CVT, send them our way! Email [email protected]—you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they’re hired.
Considering Relocating? Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.
About Ethos Veterinary Health Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
Join Us At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.