Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health•Lawrence, MA

3d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Bulger Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Surgery Veterinary Technician for its specialty team in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The role supports advanced soft tissue, orthopedic, and minimally invasive procedures alongside a board-certified surgeon, anesthesiologists, and hospital leadership. The technician provides surgical and anesthesia support and patient care in a collaborative, fast-paced specialty hospital environment. The position is scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, with no weekends. 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. It offers advanced diagnostics, specialty medicine, surgery, emergency and critical care, and collaborative treatment planning. The hospital is committed to supporting veterinary technicians’ skill development and high-quality medicine in a supportive team environment. Ethos Veterinary Health, part of NVA Group, operates a network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals focused on clinical learning, teaching, discovery, mentorship, and innovation.

Requirements

Minimum 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.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills.
Positive attitude and a collaborative, team-focused approach to patient care.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Monitor anesthesia during 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 of 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 with 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 insurance, 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.