Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery
Ethos Veterinary Health•Yonkers, NY
•$28 - $38•Onsite
About The Position
Animal Specialty Center (ASC) is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician, Surgery to join our specialty animal hospital in Yonkers, NY. This is an opportunity for an experienced LVT, RVT, or CVT to work alongside board-certified surgeons, strengthen advanced anesthesia and surgical nursing skills, and practice high-quality specialty medicine in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Active CVT, LVT, or RVT credential (or eligibility for licensure) in New York
- Previous experience in surgery, anesthesia, or specialty veterinary medicine preferred
- Strong understanding of anesthetic monitoring, drug calculations, and patient safety protocols
- Knowledge of radiographic techniques preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
- Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and client service
- Positive attitude and dedication to maintaining a supportive hospital culture
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in surgery, anesthesia, or specialty veterinary medicine preferred
- Knowledge of radiographic techniques preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing surgical cases alongside board-certified surgeons and highly skilled veterinary technicians
- Participate in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures
- Obtain and process laboratory samples including blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates
- Execute, monitor, and recover sedation and anesthetic events
- Assist with operating room duties as both a circulating nurse and scrub technician during orthopedic and soft tissue procedures
- Monitor patients before, during, and after surgery to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Provide compassionate nursing care and advocate for hospitalized patients
- Collaborate with surgeons, specialists, and support teams to deliver exceptional patient care
Benefits
- $28–$38/hour based on experience, skills assessment, and leveling
- Weekend Differential (Saturday 12:00am – Sunday 11:59pm): Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT/RVT/CVT): Base pay + $4/hr
- Annual Uniform Allowance
- $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
- Starting 3 weeks vacation
- Sick Leave im compliance with NY State
- Working a holiday = DOUBLE Pay!
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- 75& Employee Pet 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
- Insurance Options: Life and AD&D
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness
- Accident
- Hospital Indemnity
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
