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

No on-call shifts

PTO 120 hours/year

401(k) match

FSA/HSA

MetLife benefits

Discounted pet insurance

Job summary

Pearly Bites Veterinary Dentistry in New York, NY is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician with a dentistry focus to join our Chelsea team. You will assist doctors with anesthesia, dental radiographs, cleanings, and charting while delivering compassionate care.

NY licensure (LVT) and 3+ years of experience are required. We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus, generous PTO up to 120 hours, a 401(k) match, and comprehensive benefits. No on-call shifts, no major holidays, and ongoing CE opportunities.

Qualifications

• NY State LVT licensure required.
• 3+ years of experience as an LVT required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with anesthesia and analgesia for dental procedures.
• Perform dental radiographs, dental charting and cleanings.
• Educate clients about dental care and procedures.
• Daily anesthesia monitoring during procedures.
• Advanced history taking, imaging and charting.
• Assist in rounds with the doctor using dentistry knowledge.
• Provide compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Client communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

Licensure: NY LVT

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Dentistry

New York, NY

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
• No on-call shifts, no major holidays, no weekends
• FSA/HSA
• Generous paid time off, up to 120 hours of PTO per year
• 401(k) with a company match
• Elective benefits through MetLife
• 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