Licensed Veterinary Technician - Dentistry

Pearly Bites Veterinary; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

4-day workweek

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

PTO 120 hours

Pet discounts

Job summary

Pearly Bites Veterinary Dentistry in Chelsea, NY, is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to support anesthesia, dental radiography, charting, and dental care. Enjoy a modern hospital with education-focused culture and a collaborative team.

Requirements include NY LVT licensure and 3+ years of experience. We offer a four-day workweek, generous PTO, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus based on experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician in New York State.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and team.
• Adaptable with positive attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with anesthesia and analgesia services.
• Perform dental radiographs, cleanings and dental charting.
• Engage in client education and treatment planning.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

Skills

LVT license

3+ years LVT

Job description

Who We Are

You can’t always see dental pain in pets. That’s why Pearly Bites Veterinary Dentistry exists. Centrally located in Chelsea, we’re on a mission to make comprehensive veterinary dentistry more accessible, more transparent, and far less stressful for pets and their people. No hidden fees. No shortcuts. Just thorough dental care and a team that genuinely cares about doing things the right way.

Who We Are

You can’t always see dental pain in pets. That’s why Pearly Bites Veterinary Dentistry exists. Centrally located in Chelsea, we’re on a mission to make comprehensive veterinary dentistry more accessible, more transparent, and far less stressful for pets and their people. No hidden fees. No shortcuts. Just thorough dental care and a team that genuinely cares about doing things the right way.

As our clinic continues to grow, we’re adding a Licensed Veterinary Technician to help us keep raising the bar. This is a unique opportunity to grow your clinical skills, learn from a passionate dental team, and be part of a culture where curiosity, teamwork, and a good sense of humor are always welcome. Around here, we like to say we only do smiles and behind those smiles is a team that supports each other, invests in growth, and takes real pride in raising the standard of veterinary dental care.

Whether your background is in general practice, emergency or you’ve already worked in specialty medicine, this is a unique opportunity to take your skills to the next level in a state‑of‑the‑art hospital designed for learning, teamwork, and excellence.

What You’ll Do

The Veterinary Technician works in tandem with our doctors to provide anesthesia and analgesia services, dental radiographs, cleanings, and dental charting to our patients. You'll work with the latest technology, practice modern medicine, and participate in the education of our clients.

In addition to traditional Veterinary Technician duties, you will participate in:

• Daily Anesthesia monitoring during procedures
• Advanced history taking
• Advanced imaging and charting
• Conducting physical examinations and patient assessments
• Rounding with the doctor on cases using learned dentistry knowledge
• Providing consistently compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

What We Require

• Licensure in New York State (LVT)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly communicate with clients as well as team members
• The ability to adapt while maintaining a positive attitude
• Highly evolved organizational skills with an acute attention to detail
• An openness to feedback, coaching, and continuous learning
• 3+ years’ experience as an LVT is required

What We Offer

• The salary range for this role is: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour
• $5,000 Sign-on bonus based on experience
• Consistent 4-day workweek, no weekends
• No on-call shifts, no major holidays, no weekends
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• FSA/HSA
• Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year
• 401(k) with a company match
• Scrub Allowance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Elective benefits through MetLife
• Employee pet discounts
• Discounted pet insurance

Continuing Education

We're serious about your growth and development. LVTs are eligible to receive unlimited CE registration reimbursement, including conferences, advanced skills labs, online subscriptions, and even textbooks. You’ll also get 3 fully paid CE days every year to take full advantage of those opportunities without burning your PTO. Want to attend a conference across the country? We’ll help with travel too, covering up to $1,500 annually in related travel expenses. At our hospital, we invest in your future because you're an essential part of ours.

We provide equal opportunities for everyone who applies to and works for our company, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, disability, and all other law-protected considerations that make you, You.

NYS Pay Range

$32 - $36 USD