Licensed Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Veterinary Technician, Surgery - LVT/RVT/CVT | $28–$38/hr
Location: Yonkers, NY
Schedule: Full-Time | Four 10-hour shifts OR three 12-hour shifts
Compensation: $28–$38/hour + Weekend Differentials

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.

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
  • Non-Licensed Team Members: Base pay + $2/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 im 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
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.

What sets ASC apart:

• 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

Know Someone Amazing?
If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great CVT, send them our way!
Email [email protected]—you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they’re hired.

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.

Join 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.

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.