Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health•Woburn, MA

1d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, Massachusetts, is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician for its Emergency and Critical Care team. This full-time position provides hands-on nursing care for a diverse caseload of hospitalized and critical patients, including ICU, post-operative, internal medicine, oncology, urgent care, and specialty cases. The role offers opportunities to develop advanced nursing skills while working collaboratively with emergency clinicians, specialists, and other technicians in a specialty animal hospital. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week, with options of 7 a.m.–7 p.m., 11 a.m.–11 p.m., 1 a.m.–1 p.m., or 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Compensation is listed as $23–$39 per hour based on experience, skills assessment, and technician leveling; Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS) are listed at $38–$45 per hour. Overnight shifts from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. receive a $5-per-hour differential. Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital is a Level 1, 24-hour emergency, critical care, and specialty veterinary hospital. Its 42,000-square-foot facility includes a dedicated ambulance bay, multiple treatment wards, more than 20 exam rooms, digital radiography, MRI and CT suites, advanced operating rooms, a compounding pharmacy, and specialty services and centers. The hospital draws veterinary professionals from Greater Boston and surrounding communities. The employer describes professional development, mentorship, and opportunities for clinical, professional, and personal growth across Ethos Veterinary Health’s network of specialty and emergency hospitals.

Requirements

Three or more years of veterinary technician experience is preferred; ICU, Emergency, or Critical Care experience is strongly preferred.
CVT, RVT, or LVT credential is preferred.
Strong technical nursing skills and confidence managing hospitalized and critical patients.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency and specialty environment.
Excellent communication skills with clients and team members.
Positive, collaborative attitude and commitment to patient care and hospital culture.
Desire to continue learning, growing clinical skills, and contributing to a supportive team environment.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) qualification; VTS pay is listed separately.
ICU, Emergency, or Critical Care experience.
CVT, RVT, or LVT credential.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized and critical care patients across ICU, Emergency, and Specialty services.
Monitor patient vital signs, treatments, and overall condition, and promptly report changes to attending clinicians.
Assist with advanced diagnostics, sample collection, medication administration, and dosage calculations.
Support care for post-operative surgical, internal medicine, oncology, urgent care, and specialty referral patients.
Triage critical patients and assist with stabilization and ongoing monitoring.
Communicate compassionately with clients, including providing patient updates, education, and discharge instructions.
Collaborate with Emergency clinicians, specialists, and fellow technicians to deliver patient care.
Maintain accurate medical records and contribute to efficient daily hospital workflow.

Benefits

Continuing education and uniform allowance, plus free VetBloom access to 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.
Starting at three weeks of vacation and sick time.
Double pay for working a holiday.
Employee referral bonuses and employee pet discount.
Financial benefits to help employees save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans.
NVA Pet Resort discount and pet insurance discount.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus HSA/FSA options.
Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee Assistance Program.