Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia

Ethos Veterinary Health; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education & Uniform Allow &

License reimbursement

RECOVER CPR training

VTNE reimbursement

VTNE study group

Professional development assistance

Vacation & Sick time

Double pay for holidays

Referral bonuses

Pet discount

Medical, dental, vision + HSA/FSA

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Anesthesia team. This full-time role offers advanced anesthesia, surgery, and critical care exposure in a Level 1 Emergency & Critical Care specialty hospital.

You’ll collaborate with board-certified specialists and VTS technicians, perform patient assessments, assist in the OR, monitor anesthesia, and deliver high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Technician preferred; anesthesia, surgery or critical care experience valued.
• Fluent English reading and speaking required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced specialty hospital.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with board-certified specialists and VTS technicians to manage advanced anesthesia cases.
• Perform patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and nursing care alongside each surgeon.
• Obtain and process laboratory samples; monitor and recover anesthesia events.
• Assist in the OR as circulating nurse and scrub-in during orthopedic/specialty procedures.
• Monitor anesthetized patients with advanced equipment and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Veterinary anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Critical care experience

Communication skills

Fluent English

Job description

Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia | $27–$39/hr

Location: Woburn, MA

Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts per week

Compensation: $27–$39/hour + Additional Earning Potential for VTS Technicians

Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Anesthesia team. This full-time Veterinary Technician opportunity is ideal for a Vet Tech looking to grow advanced anesthesia, surgery, and specialty medicine skills in a Level 1 Emergency & Critical Care specialty animal hospital.

Join a collaborative team where you’ll work alongside board-certified specialists and experienced technicians while supporting advanced procedures, including surgery, MRI, CT, and complex specialty cases.

Compensation

• $27–$39/hour, based on experience and skills
• Higher rates available for VTS technicians

Full-Time Benefits

• Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
• RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
• 16-Week VTNE Study Group
• Professional Development Assistance
• Starting 3 weeks vacation + Sick Time
• Working a holiday = DOUBLE PAY
• Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount
• Access to exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
• NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
• Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Three 12-hour shifts each week
• Wednesday and Thursday, plus alternating Friday and Saturday
• Holiday shifts are compensated at DOUBLE PAY

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with board-certified specialists and VTS technicians to manage complex anesthesia cases
• Perform patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and nursing care alongside each surgeon
• Obtain and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates
• Execute, monitor, and recover assigned sedation and anesthetic events
• Assist in the operating room as both a circulating nurse and scrub-in technician during orthopedic and specialty procedures
• Monitor anesthetized patients using advanced anesthesia equipment and respond appropriately throughout every procedure
• Deliver exceptional nursing care while advocating for patient comfort and safety
• Communicate effectively with the veterinary team to ensure outstanding patient outcomes
• Practice as a Veterinary Technician in a fast-paced specialty animal hospital while expanding your anesthesia, surgery, and critical care skills
• Support the highest standard of patient care expected from an experienced Veterinary Technician

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Technician, Vet Tech, CVT, RVT, or LVT preferred
• Anesthesia, surgery, specialty, emergency, or critical care experience preferred
• Strong patient monitoring, technical, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced specialty veterinary environment
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About the Hospital

Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital (Mass Vet) is a Level 1 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care and Specialty Veterinary Hospital—the highest designation awarded by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS).

Our 42,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility features:

• Dedicated ambulance bay for emergencies
• Multiple treatment wards and more than 20 exam rooms
• Digital radiography, MRI, and CT suites
• Advanced operating rooms
• Veterinary compounding pharmacy
• Orthopedic and joint replacement surgery
• Neurosurgery suite
• Oncology center
• Specialty services including Acupuncture, Anesthesia, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Social Work, and Surgery

Surrounding Areas

Located in Woburn, MA, our hospital attracts talented veterinary professionals from throughout Greater Boston and the surrounding region, including:

• Burlington, MA & Stoneham, MA & Winchester, MA
• Reading, MA & Wakefield, MA & Wilmington, MA
• Lexington, MA & Arlington, MA & Medford, MA
• Melrose, MA & Malden, MA & Billerica, MA
• Bedford, MA & Tewksbury, MA
• North Reading, MA & Andover, MA
• North Andover, MA & Somerville, MA & Cambridge, MA
• Boston, MA & Lowell, MA & Chelmsford, MA

Employee Referral Bonus

Know Someone Amazing? If this role isn't the right fit but you know a great CVT, send them our way!

Email [e-mail]—you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they're hired.

Considering Relocating?

Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.