Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery | $28–$38/hr Location: Yonkers, NY Schedule: Full-Time | Four 10-hour shifts OR three 12-hour shifts

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.

We’re happy to train and mentor you as you grow your skills. Experienced technician?

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Newly credentialed?

Animal Specialty Center Animal Specialty Center is one of the premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals in the Northeast, serving pets throughout Westchester County, New York City, Connecticut, and the surrounding region.

keeping pets and the people who love them together for as long as possible.

Surrounding Areas ASC is conveniently located in Yonkers and attracts

If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great CVT, send them our way!

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.

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.

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.

Us At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Fear Free & RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• 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

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

Requirements

• 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

Pay

$28–$38/hour + Weekend Differentials Animal Specialty Center (ASC) is hiring a full-time

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

Benefits

• Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support 16-Week VTNE Study Group Professional Development Assistance Paid time off starting 3 weeks + Sick Leave im compliance with NY State Working a holiday = DOUBLE Pay!
• Employee Referral Bonuses & Employee 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 Life Insurance Other Insurance Options: AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity 401(k) with employer match
• Schedule Four 10-hour shifts OR three 12-hour shifts

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
• —you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they’re hired.
• Considering Relocating?
• Here, mentorship is a two-way street.

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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.