Dentistry Anesthesia Vet Tech - Advanced Dental Care

Ethos Veterinary Health

South Carolina

On-site

USD 37,000 - 48,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-supported pet insurance

Paid time off and sick time

401(k) with company match

Continuing education opportunities

Veterinary professional development

Employee pet discounts

Work-life balance

Additional benefits may be available

Job summary

Charleston Veterinary Referral Center is seeking a Dentistry Anesthesia Veterinary Technician to join our Dentistry team. Provide nursing care and anesthesia support for specialty dentistry and oral surgery, collaborating with board-certified specialists and experienced technicians.

This opportunity is for an experienced Veterinary Technician with a strong anesthesia background to build specialized skills in dentistry, oral surgery, and advanced anesthesia within a collaborative referral

Qualifications

Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program required, current Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
Strong experience with veterinary anesthesia and patient monitoring.
Experience assisting with surgery and performing or assisting with veterinary dentistry procedures.
Strong knowledge of anesthesia monitoring, patient assessment, and peri‑anesthetic nursing care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to remain organized in a fast‑paced specialty veterinary hospital.
Ability to work collaboratively with veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, assistants, and client care team members.
Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

Perform complete patient assessments and accurately document medical records.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
Provide 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 other 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, dental operatories, instruments, and sterile packs.
Maintain dental equipment, imaging systems, anesthesia monitors, and other specialty equipment.
Assist with inventory management and ordering of dental supplies and instruments.
Support infection control, regulatory compliance, and department safety standards.
Maintain accurate patient records and communicate effectively with doctors, Veterinary Technicians, and other members of the specialty team.
Collaborate with specialists and fellow Veterinary Technicians to establish efficient workflows and best practices as the Dentistry service continues to grow.
Support a positive, collaborative environment focused on high-quality patient care and excellent client service.