Veterinary Technician

Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO) & 401(k)

Job summary

Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care in Boston is hiring full-time Veterinary Technicians to provide skilled patient care and exceptional client service. The team will support veterinarians with exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery, while maintaining accurate records and client communication.

The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package and 401(k), with a schedule that includes evenings and rotating weekends at an open 8 a.m.–9 p.m. operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and client communication.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient condition.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform laboratory work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal care

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Safety restraint handling

Tools

Radiography equipment

Lab equipment

IV catheter placement tools

Job description

Salary: $29 - $35 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: The hospital is open 8 a.m.–9 p.m., seven days a week, evenings and rotating weekends required.

Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technicians to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

We’re building a brand-new team for our general practice and urgent care hospital opening in October 2026, and we’re excited to add passionate Veterinary Technicians to our lineup!

What to Expect as aVet Tech

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

KeyResponsibilities:

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications:

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care

Opening in October 2026, Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care will bring high-quality general practice and urgent veterinary care to Boston’s historic North End.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.