Veterinary Technician, Surgery Experienced

Ethos Veterinary Health•Natick, MA

65d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Boston West Veterinary Emergency & Specialty in Natick, MA is hiring a highly skilled, experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Surgery team. This is not an entry-level surgical nursing opportunity—we are looking for a technician who already has a strong clinical foundation and can confidently contribute to advanced anesthesia, perioperative nursing, and surgical patient care. You’ll work alongside multiple board-certified surgeons in a specialty environment where experienced technicians are trusted to use their knowledge, think critically, and play an active role in patient care. Bring the skills you’ve worked hard to build—and continue advancing them through complex cases, sophisticated equipment, and high-level specialty medicine.

Requirements

2+ years of Veterinary Technician experience required; specialty, emergency, surgery, or advanced anesthesia experience strongly preferred
Strong anesthesia skills, including anesthetic preparation, induction, monitoring, recovery, and recognition of anesthetic complications
Ability to independently recognize changes in patient status, think critically, troubleshoot, and escalate concerns appropriately
Strong understanding of perioperative nursing, pain management, patient assessment, and surgical patient care
Experience preparing for and assisting with advanced surgical procedures
Comfortable calculating and administering medications, CRIs, and treatments under veterinarian direction
Proficiency with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, radiography, and advanced patient monitoring
Comfortable working with sophisticated anesthesia, monitoring, surgical, and diagnostic equipment
Strong medical documentation and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with surgeons and the clinical team while also functioning confidently and independently within your scope

Nice To Haves

CVT, LVT, or RVT preferred, but not required
Experience with CT and/or C-arm imaging is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide skilled perioperative nursing care for surgical patients from admission through anesthesia, procedure, recovery, and discharge
Perform patient assessments and assist veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, and development of patient care plans
Prepare, administer, and monitor anesthesia and sedation under veterinarian direction, including recognizing and responding to changes in patient status
Calculate and administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian and within applicable scope of practice
Prepare patients for advanced soft tissue and orthopedic procedures, including surgical site preparation and positioning
Scrub in and provide technical assistance during advanced surgical procedures
Monitor patients throughout the perioperative period, including anesthesia, immediate post-operative recovery, pain management, and ongoing hospitalization
Perform and assist with advanced diagnostic imaging, including radiography, CT, and C-arm imaging
Operate and maintain specialized surgical, anesthesia, monitoring, and diagnostic equipment
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records, including anesthesia documentation, treatments, medications, and patient status
Communicate patient updates, discharge instructions, and relevant medical information to clients in partnership with the veterinarian and surgical team
Collaborate with surgeons, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and other specialty teams to coordinate high-quality patient care

Benefits

Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
16-Week VTNE Study Group
Professional Development Assistance
PTO + 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
Referral Bonuses + Potential for a bi-annual bonus tied to hospital performance
Anesthesia On-Call Compensation