Overnight ER/ICU Veterinary Technician Assistant

AAVMP; Westford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Bonding leave

Life and disability insurance

Continuing education stipend

Employee referral program

Uniform allowance

Pet care discounts

Pet diagnostics discounts

Pet food discounts

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

Westford Veterinary Emergency Referral Center in Westford, MA is seeking an Overnight Emergency Technician Assistant to join our ER/ICU team. This role supports round-the-clock care for pets and their families.

You will assist with exams, in-house lab work, medications, and patient handling, while maintaining a compassionate, team-focused environment. Minimum 6 months veterinary- or animal-handling experience required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months previous experience in a veterinary or animal handling role.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Able to multitask.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate appropriate and efficient methods of restraint.
• Assist in daily hospital maintenance, including but not limited to laundry, stocking, cleaning, walking patients, cleaning litter boxes, and daily treatment tasks.
• Efficiently and safely multitask with exams, in house lab work, radiology, and other-directed tasks.
• Clean cages and runs to acceptable hospital standards.
• Provide compassionate care for all clients and patients in varying emotional states.
• Fill medications for outpatients and hospitalized patients, as instructed.
• Maintain positive and professional working relationships with all team members.
• Be able to take constructive criticism from leadership.
• Follow directions and orders from veterinarians or veterinary technicians.
• Identify when assistance is needed in different areas of the hospital.
• Ability to stay focused in turbulent environments.
• Assist in emergency situations, such as controlling bleeding, administering medications or fluids, and performing CPR.
• Assist in the aftercare process in a respectful manner.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Westford Veterinary Emergency Referral Center in Westford, MA is seeking an Overnight Emergency Technician Assistant to join our ER/ICU team. This role supports round-the-clock care for pets and their families.

You will assist with exams, in-house lab work, medications, and patient handling, while maintaining a compassionate, team-focused environment. Minimum 6 months veterinary- or animal-handling experience required.