Veterinary Technician, Emergency Evening or Overnight
About The Position
Bulger Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Emergency Veterinary Technician for its Emergency & Critical Care team in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The technician works alongside veterinarians, specialists, and other technicians to support advanced emergency and critical care, with the opportunity to develop ER and ICU skills in a collaborative specialty hospital environment. The role offers either four 9-hour evening shifts or three 12-hour overnight shifts. Compensation is $26–$32 per hour based on skills and experience, with an additional $5 per hour for hours worked between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Overnight hires are eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Bulger Veterinary Hospital is a multi-specialty 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 its environment as supportive and team-oriented, with a commitment to high-quality medicine and continued technician development. Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, operates a network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in a veterinary clinical setting.
- Strong anesthesia and patient-monitoring skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented hospital environment.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to exceptional patient care.
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills.
Nice To Haves
- CVT, LVT, or RVT credential; preferred but not required.
- Emergency or critical care experience.
- Confidence with catheter placement, laboratory work, and technical nursing skills.
Responsibilities
- Triage emergency patients and support the intake process.
- Guide clients through their pet’s treatment and care plan.
- Collaborate with doctors of veterinary medicine on diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitor anesthesia and provide patient recovery care.
- Place IV catheters and collect laboratory samples.
- Assist with radiographs, imaging, surgeries, and emergency procedures.
- Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in their condition.
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
- Deliver patient care and client service in a fast-paced emergency setting.
Benefits
- $2,000 sign-on bonus for overnight hires.
- $5 per hour overnight shift differential for hours worked between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
- 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.
- Employee 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, plus HSA/FSA options.
- Life insurance.
- AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance options.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
