Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health•Lawrence, MA

3d•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Bulger Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician, Surgery to join its specialty team in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The technician will support advanced soft tissue, orthopedic, and minimally invasive procedures while working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and hospital leadership. The role is suited to someone with surgical and anesthesia experience who enjoys providing exceptional patient care in a collaborative, fast-paced specialty hospital. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. No weekends are required. Compensation is $28–$36 per hour, based on experience, skill level, and certification, with growth opportunities based on experience and credentials. Bulger Veterinary Hospital is a multispecialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Its services include advanced diagnostics, specialty medicine, surgery, emergency and critical care, and collaborative treatment planning. The hospital describes a supportive team environment focused on high-quality medicine and continued skill development. Ethos Veterinary Health is part of the NVA Group and operates a network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals.

Requirements

At least 3 years of veterinary technician experience.
At least 2 years of anesthesia experience in a veterinary setting.
Strong knowledge of anesthetic monitoring, CRIs, fluid therapy, and drug calculations.
Experience assisting in surgical procedures.
Strong medical recordkeeping and surgical documentation skills.
Ability to interpret medical records and apply findings to patient care.
Confidence with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance.
Positive attitude and collaborative, team-focused approach to patient care.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program or equivalent hands-on experience.
Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) strongly preferred.
VTS candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Monitor anesthesia throughout surgical procedures, including induction, intubation, extubation, and recovery.
Calculate and administer anesthetic agents, CRIs, and fluid therapy.
Troubleshoot anesthesia and monitoring equipment as needed.
Prepare and collect blood samples for diagnostics.
Obtain and process pre-operative and post-operative radiographs.
Scrub in and assist during surgery.
Assist with abdominal exploratory surgery, cruciate repair, fracture repair, thoracotomy, laparoscopic procedures, and arthroscopic procedures.
Monitor and assess vital signs for awake, sedated, and anesthetized patients.
Maintain accurate medical records and surgical documentation.
Provide patient care and support throughout the surgical process.

Benefits

Continuing education and uniform allowance.
Free VetBloom access, including RACE-approved continuing education.
CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement.
RECOVER training for advanced CPR skills.
Veterinary Technician education sponsorships, VTNE reimbursement, and VTS support.
16-week VTNE study group.
Professional development assistance.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Employee referral bonuses and employee pet discount.
Access to financial benefits for student loans, mortgages, and personal loans.
NVA Pet Resort discount and pet insurance discount.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance options.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee Assistance Program.