Veterinary Technician, Dentistry & Oral Surgery

Starting at $19/hour
Full-time opportunity in Columbia and Annapolis, Maryland
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week (7:30 AM–5:30 PM)

Grow your specialty career in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery with a team dedicated to advancing patient care through collaboration, education, and innovation. At The Animal Dental Center, you'll work alongside board-certified specialists while developing advanced technical skills in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment.

Why Join The Animal Dental Center

At The Animal Dental Center, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll join a specialty practice that has provided exceptional veterinary dental and oral-surgical care for more than 30 years. Our mission is to improve the lives of pets through advanced oral healthcare while building trusted partnerships with pet owners through compassionate care and client education.

You'll work alongside five board-certified veterinary dentists, one board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist (ACVAA), and five residents with more than 40 cumulative years of experience in veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. Our hospitals utilize advanced technology, including CBCT imaging and state-of-the-art monitoring equipment, while fostering a close-knit culture focused on mentorship, continuing education, and professional growth.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• 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.

What You Bring

• 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 the 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.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation starting at $19/hour based on experience, skills, and training.

• Comprehensive mentor program during your first three months of employment.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• CE allowance and professional development support, including free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access.

• Paid time off.

• Retirement savings options, including 401(k).

• Uniform allowance.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Employee pet discounts.

Location Highlight

With opportunities in both Columbia and Annapolis, Maryland, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working in two vibrant communities known for their excellent quality of life. From Columbia's award-winning neighborhoods to Annapolis' historic waterfront charm, both locations offer outstanding dining, recreation, and convenient access to Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

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.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Talent Acquisition Partner [Name] at

name@ethosvet.com

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.