Veterinary Dental Tech: Dentistry & Oral Surgery Mentor

Ethos Veterinary Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

VetBloom CE access

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

The Animal Dental Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, seeks a Veterinary Technician to support advanced dental and oral-surgical procedures in Columbia and Annapolis, MD. This full-time role offers mentorship and hands-on experience in a specialty setting.

You will work with board-certified specialists, learn dental software and imaging systems, and educate clients on oral care and post-operative instructions. Flexible schedule and potential extended days are available.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Experience with anesthesia, IV catheterization, surgical patient care, and patient recovery.
• Compassionate, empathetic approach to patient and client care.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Schedule flexibility, including occasional extended days.
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn veterinary dental software and specialty technology.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced specialty environment.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians during advanced dental and oral-surgical procedures.
• Assist with anesthesia, IV catheter placement, patient preparation, and surgical support.
• Provide attentive pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
• Monitor patients throughout anesthesia and recovery while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Educate clients on oral health, home care, and post-operative instructions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support efficient case management.
• Prepare, clean, and maintain treatment areas, equipment, and specialty instruments.
• Learn and utilize veterinary dental software, imaging systems, and specialty technology.
• Work closely with an assigned mentor during your onboarding period to develop technical skills and become familiar with hospital workflows.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

IV catheterization

Surgical patient care

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Client communication

Team collaboration

Light lifting up to 50 pounds

Flexibility in schedule

Veterinary dental software

Imaging systems

Tools

Veterinary dental software

Imaging systems

Job description

The Animal Dental Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, seeks a Veterinary Technician to support advanced dental and oral-surgical procedures in Columbia and Annapolis, MD. This full-time role offers mentorship and hands-on experience in a specialty setting.

You will work with board-certified specialists, learn dental software and imaging systems, and educate clients on oral care and post-operative instructions. Flexible schedule and potential extended days are available.