Licensed Veterinary Dental Technician – Sign-On Bonus

PetVet Care Centers; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Team Member Discounts

Wellbeing support & CE stipends

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island in West Islip, NY, is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (Dentistry) to join our emergency/specialty team. The role provides dedicated patient care, assists during surgery, maintains records, and supports clients with compassionate service.

We offer a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 based on experience, a culture of care, and opportunities for career mobility within a nationwide network of 400+ hospitals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• NYS license required. Eligibility for licensing accepted.
• Anesthesia experience required.
• General knowledge of instruments and supplies.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in proper animal restraint.
• Ability to draw blood and place catheters (jugular and femoral catheterization required).
• Experienced or educated in laboratory procedures such as proper blood and specimen handling, reading of fecal assays and urinalysis.
• Familiar with radiographic technique and positioning.
• Administration of intravenous drugs and anesthetic agents, including understanding of the basic mechanics of an anesthesia machine.
• Monitoring of all patients and able to identify medical emergencies.
• Proficiency in aseptic technique, including cleaning, sterilizing and packing of surgical instruments, drapes and gowns.
• Ability to assist in surgery at the discretion of the veterinary doctor.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kennel, prep room and surgery areas; stocking as needed.
• Controlled drug log recording.
• Inventory management.
• Client communication and education
• Basic understanding or the ability to learn veterinary software programs.

Skills

Dental procedures

Anesthesia experience

Patient care

Surgical assistance

Radiography

Catheterization

Sterilization technique

Education

High school diploma or GED

NYS license

Tools

Veterinary software

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island in West Islip, NY, is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (Dentistry) to join our emergency/specialty team. The role provides dedicated patient care, assists during surgery, maintains records, and supports clients with compassionate service.

We offer a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 based on experience, a culture of care, and opportunities for career mobility within a nationwide network of 400+ hospitals.