Licensed Veterinary Technician - New Dentistry & Oral Surgery Service

Animal Specialty Center•City of Yonkers, NY

3d•$28 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Specialty Center is launching a new Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery department and is seeking an experienced, motivated, and patient-focused Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to help build this service. This role offers a unique opportunity to become a key member of a growing specialty team within a premier emergency and specialty veterinary hospital. The LVT will play an integral role in advanced dental procedures, oral surgery, anesthesia, patient care, and client education, while helping establish best practices and workflows for the developing department. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, enjoys a collaborative hospital environment, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. The Dentistry & Oral Surgery Licensed Veterinary Technician provides advanced nursing care and technical support to patients undergoing dental and oral surgical procedures, working closely with board-certified veterinarians and specialty clinicians to ensure the highest standard of patient care throughout all phases of treatment, including diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, recovery, and client communication.

Requirements

Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program.
Current Veterinary Technician License (LVT).
Strong anesthesia and patient monitoring skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced specialty environment.
Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service.

Nice To Haves

Specialty, referral, or emergency hospital experience.
Previous veterinary dentistry experience.
Experience with dental radiography.
Familiarity with advanced anesthesia techniques and monitoring equipment.
Interest in pursuing advanced dental training and professional development.

Responsibilities

Perform and document complete patient assessments.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
Provide exceptional nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient dental patients.
Monitor patient comfort and advocate for pain management needs.
Educate clients on dental health, treatment plans, home care, and discharge instructions.
Assist clinicians with advanced dental and oral surgical procedures.
Perform dental radiographs and ensure diagnostic-quality imaging.
Prepare patients for dental procedures, including positioning, instrumentation, and aseptic preparation.
Maintain dental equipment and operatories to ensure safe and efficient workflow.
Assist with oral examinations, charting, extractions, biopsies, maxillofacial procedures, and other specialty dentistry services.
Maintain accurate dental records and treatment documentation.
Induce, intubate, monitor, and recover patients undergoing dental and oral surgical procedures.
Utilize advanced anesthetic monitoring equipment.
Recognize and respond to anesthetic complications.
Administer anesthesia and sedation under veterinary supervision.
Develop individualized anesthetic monitoring plans for complex cases.
Obtain and interpret diagnostic-quality dental radiographs.
Assist with CT imaging and other advanced diagnostic procedures when indicated.
Collect and process laboratory samples.
Maintain and troubleshoot dental imaging equipment.
Prepare surgical suites and maintain aseptic technique.
Assist clinicians during oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures.
Prepare and maintain surgical instruments and packs.
Ensure proper sterilization and infection control practices.
Maintain dental units, handpieces, radiology equipment, and monitoring devices.
Assist with ordering and inventory management of dental supplies and instruments.
Ensure regulatory and safety compliance within the department.