Surgical Veterinary Technician - Leach Animal Hospital

Leach Animal Hospital; Mashpee (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Pet care discounts

PTO and parental leave

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A compassionate veterinary practice in Mashpee is seeking an experienced Surgical Veterinary Technician to join their team. You will provide surgical support, deliver high-quality patient care, and communicate effectively with clients. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive pay, robust benefits, and a chance to grow in a supportive workplace focused on veterinary excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on surgical experience.
• Strong technical skills including anesthesia drug calculations.
• High organization and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical support and post-op care.
• Deliver skilled patient care and manage medical records.
• Work across wellness, diagnostics, and surgical cases.
• Partner with DVMs and fellow technicians to ensure every pet receives compassionate, high‑quality care.

Skills

Surgical preparation

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient care

Client communication

Teamwork

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT)

Job description

Overview

Join a veterinary team that values compassion, connection, and high-quality care. Are you an experienced Surgical Veterinary Technician with advanced surgical skills who is looking for your next career move? At Leach Animal Hospital, we do things differently. We’re a technician-forward, medically autonomous hospital where your expertise isn’t just valued, it’s essential. Our doctors trust and empower technicians!

Why You’ll Love Us

• Empowering Technicians – Our techs are trusted professionals, not micromanaged. You’ll have a voice, and we’ll actually listen.
• Team-First Environment – Join a kind, collaborative team that supports each other, celebrates wins, and shows up with respect every day. We believe in growing together.
• Diverse, Hands‑On Medicine – From wellness exams and preventive care to diagnostics and treatment, you’ll stay engaged in diverse, hands‑on veterinary medicine.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide surgical support, including anesthesia drug calculations, patient monitoring, and post‑op care.
• Deliver skilled patient care, client communication, and medical record management.
• Work across wellness, diagnostics, and surgical cases in a fast‑paced, community‑focused hospital.
• Partner with DVMs and fellow technicians to ensure every pet receives compassionate, high‑quality care.

You’re a Great Fit If You…

• Are a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) or an experienced veterinary professional with 3‑5 years of hands‑on surgical experience (license not required for this role).
• Have strong technical skills including anesthesia monitoring and surgical preparation.
• Are highly organized, dependable, and compassionate.
• Thrive in a surgery‑heavy, fast‑paced environment where teamwork and precision matter.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with both colleagues and pet parents.

The Perks + Benefits

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match

Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today! Check us out here: www.leachanimalhospital.com Leach Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com. Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high‑quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients. Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you’re a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.