Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Animal Specialty Center (ASC) is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician, Surgery to join our specialty animal hospital in Yonkers, NY. This is an opportunity for an experienced LVT, RVT, or CVT to work alongside board-certified surgeons, strengthen advanced anesthesia and surgical nursing skills, and practice high-quality specialty medicine in a collaborative environment. Newly credentialed? We're happy to train and mentor you as you grow your skills. Experienced technician? You'll join a strong peer network of credentialed professionals who collaborate, share knowledge, and learn from one another.

Compensation: $28$38/hour based on experience, skills assessment, and leveling. Weekend Differential (Saturday 12:00am Sunday 11:59pm): Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVT/RVT/CVT): Base pay + $4/hr.

Full-Time Benefits:

• Annual Uniform Allowance + Annual $1500 CE Stipend + Paid CE Days + Onsite FREE CE
• Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
• Fear Free & RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
• 16-Week VTNE Study Group
• Professional Development Assistance
• Starting 3 weeks vacation + Sick Leave in compliance with NY State
• Working a holiday = DOUBLE Pay!
• Employee Referral Bonuses +75& Employee Pet Discount!
• Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
• NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
• Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule:

• Four 10-hour shifts OR three 12-hour shifts

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing surgical cases alongside board-certified surgeons and highly skilled veterinary technicians
• Participate in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures
• Obtain and process laboratory samples including blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates
• Execute, monitor, and recover sedation and anesthetic events
• Assist with operating room duties as both a circulating nurse and scrub technician during orthopedic and soft tissue procedures
• Monitor patients before, during, and after surgery to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Provide compassionate nursing care and advocate for hospitalized patients
• Collaborate with surgeons, specialists, and support teams to deliver exceptional patient care

Qualifications:

• Active CVT, LVT, or RVT credential (or eligibility for licensure) in New York
• Previous experience in surgery, anesthesia, or specialty veterinary medicine preferred
• Strong understanding of anesthetic monitoring, drug calculations, and patient safety protocols
• Knowledge of radiographic techniques preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and client service
• Positive attitude and dedication to maintaining a supportive hospital culture
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About Animal Specialty Center:

• Work alongside board-certified specialists and experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians
• Collaborate across Emergency, ICU, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and specialty departments
• Practice advanced veterinary medicine with access to cutting-edge diagnostics and treatments
• Enjoy meaningful autonomy and partnership in patient care
• Access mentorship, advanced training, and pathways toward specialty certification
• Join a culture that prioritizes teamwork, learning, and professional development

Our mission is simple: keeping pets and the people who love them together for as long as possible. Surrounding Areas ASC is conveniently located in Yonkers and attracts Veterinary Technicians from:

• White Plains, NY & New Rochelle, NY
• Mount Vernon, NY & Bronx, NY
• Manhattan, NY & Queens, NY
• Stamford, CT & Norwalk, CT
• Greenwich, CT & Hackensack, NJ
• Paramus, NJ & Bergen County, NJ
• Rockland County, NY

Considering Relocating? Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.

About Ethos Veterinary Health:

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.