Surgery Veterinary Technician, Experienced

Ethos Veterinary Health•Lawrence, MA

33d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Bulger Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to join our growing Surgery Team in Lawrence, Massachusetts. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a board-certified surgeon who specializes in soft tissue, orthopedic, and minimally invasive procedures in a well-established, fast-paced hospital that values the human-animal bond. As a Surgical Veterinary Technician, you’ll be a key part of a collaborative team providing high-quality surgical care.

Requirements

Graduate of an AVMA-accredited program or equivalent hands-on experience
Minimum 2 years of anesthesia experience in a veterinary setting
Strong skills in calculating and administering anesthetic agents, CRIs, and fluids
Detail-oriented with proficiency in medical recordkeeping and surgical documentation
Able to interpret and apply medical records to patient care
Confidence with anesthetic monitoring and surgical assistance is required
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role.

Nice To Haves

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or pursuing a VTS is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Monitoring anesthesia, including patient intubation/extubation, troubleshooting equipment, and responding to patient needs
Preparing and collecting blood samples for diagnostics
Capturing and processing a variety of radiographs during the pre- and post-operative period
Scrubbing in and assisting during surgeries including abdominal exploratories, cruciate repairs, fracture repairs, thoracotomies, and both laparoscopic and arthroscopic procedures
Assessing patient vitals for awake, sedated, and anesthetized animals