Veterinary Technician - Surgery/Dentistry

Abqpetcarehospital; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Uniform & Continuing Education Allow.

Job summary

Old Derby Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Surgical & Dental Veterinary Technician to join our surgery and dental service from day one. You will handle induction, monitoring, dental radiography, and recovery, while maintaining sterile technique and thorough records.

The role emphasizes hands-on surgical support, anesthesia management, and client communication, with opportunities for growth and CE budget support for ongoing development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience with focus in surgery, anesthesia and dentistry.
• Proficiency managing anesthesia on diverse patients including higher-risk cases.
• Strong communication with doctors, teammates and clients.

Responsibilities

• Use technician skills developed over years in surgical and dental cases.
• Place IV catheters, induce and intubate, and monitor anesthesia from start to recovery.
• Monitor vitals (ECG, SpO₂, ETCO₂, BP, temperature) and respond to changes.
• Take and position full-mouth dental radiographs and perform scaling, polishing, and charting.
• Prepare patients and surgical suites, maintain sterile technique, handle instrument care and sterilization.
• Manage pain protocols and post-op recovery, deliver clear discharge instructions.
• Keep accurate anesthesia and procedure records.
• Support efficient surgery and dental schedules and share knowledge with teammates.
• Assist with outpatient appointments and build client relationships.

Skills

Surgery

Anesthesia

Dental dentistry

Communication

Patient care

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT preferred

Tools

Dental radiography

Job description

Surgical & Dental Veterinary Technician

Are you the technician everyone relies on when a patient goes under anesthesia? Do you move easily between induction, monitoring, dental charting, and recovery, and take pride in running a smooth, safe procedure day? Old Derby Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced surgical and dental technician who can integrate into our surgery and dental service from day one, and who also values the client relationships that come from working in our outpatient department.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Lead where your skills matter most. You'll be a core part of our surgical and dental team, bringing your expertise to every procedure you're on.
• Know the patients, and the people, before they reach the OR. All of our inpatient technicians work some shifts in outpatient. We see this as foundational: the trust you build with clients in the exam room carries through to surgery and dental days.
• A team with no time for drama. We're accountable, reliable, and focused on the work. People here show up for each other, and it shows in how we care for our patients.
• Everyone pulls their weight. Our team gets along, and we share the workload equally. No one gets left carrying the hard days alone.
• Serious investment in your growth. Every team member has a defined CE budget and clear development opportunity.

What You'll Do:

• Use all your technician skills you've spent years developing.
• Place IV catheters, induce and intubate, and manage anesthesia from start to recovery.
• Monitor and interpret vitals (ECG, SpO₂, ETCO₂, blood pressure, temperature), then act quickly and communicate clearly when something changes.
• Take and position full-mouth dental radiographs, and perform scaling, polishing, and complete dental charting.
• Prepare patients and surgical suites, maintain sterile technique, and handle instrument care and sterilization.
• Manage pain protocols and post-op recovery, and deliver discharge instructions clients understand.
• Keep thorough, accurate anesthesia and procedure records.
• Help keep our surgery and dental schedule running efficiently, and share your knowledge with teammates.
• Work regular outpatient shifts: assist with appointments, build relationships with clients, and help them feel confident about upcoming procedures.

What You Bring:

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience, with significant hands‑on work in surgery, anesthesia, and dentistry. This role is not suited for new graduates.
• Confidence managing anesthesia on a range of patients, including higher‑risk cases (seniors, brachycephalics, ASA III+).
• Proficiency with dental radiography and charting.
• Credentialed technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred.
• A calm, organized presence under pressure, and a sharp eye for detail.
• Strong communication with doctors, teammates, and clients.
• An appreciation for client relationships and a willingness to work across both inpatient and outpatient care.

The Details:

Full time: shifts in our inpatient department, along with regular outpatient shifts as part of every inpatient technician's schedule.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're an experienced surgical and dental technician looking for an accountable, supportive team that values your expertise and invests in your growth, we'd love to hear from you. In your application, tell us about your anesthesia and dental experience. We can't wait to meet you!

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $28 - $33 DOE
• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Uniform & Continuing Education Allowances

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