Veterinary Technician, Exotics

Ethos Veterinary Health•West Springfield, MA

47d•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) in West Springfield is hiring a full-time Exotics Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency + Specialty team. This role is ideal for a Veterinary Technician with strong anesthesia experience who enjoys hands-on patient care, collaboration, and learning in an advanced clinical setting. You will play an important role in delivering safe, compassionate, high-quality care to exotic animal patients throughout diagnostics, treatment, anesthesia, and recovery. VESH is a 24-hour, VECCS Level 2 Certified, state-of-the-art Emergency + Specialty veterinary hospital. We offer a variety of specialty services including Advanced Imaging (CT), Internal Medicine, Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Emergency and Critical Care. At VESH, you’ll join a collaborative team committed to exceptional medicine, compassionate care, and continued learning. Every role in our hospital contributes to improving the lives of pets and the families who love them.

Requirements

2+ years of Veterinary Technician experience required
Small animal anesthesia experience required
Veterinary Technology degree or equivalent training required
Strong anesthesia monitoring and patient care skills
Excellent communication and client service skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency and specialty hospital environment
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
Positive, team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to patient care
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Nice To Haves

CVT / LVT / RVT preferred
Experience working with exotic animal patients strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, and diagnostic procedures for exotic species
Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for surgical and procedural cases
Obtain and process laboratory samples
Perform patient restraint, treatment support, and nursing care for birds, reptiles, rabbits, and other exotic companion animals
Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
Communicate with clients regarding patient updates, discharge instructions, and post-operative care
Assist with inventory management and stocking of exotics-related supplies and equipment
Support advanced technical procedures including catheter placement, advanced monitoring, and specialty treatments
Collaborate closely with Emergency, Specialty, and technical teams to deliver exceptional patient care