Veterinary Technician, Anesthesia Overnight

Ethos Veterinary Health; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education & Uniform Allow.

License reimbursement (CVT/LVT/RVT)

RECOVER CPR training

VTNE reimbursement + VTS support

401(k) with employer match

Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health's Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join the Overnight Anesthesia team. This full-time overnight role offers 9:00 PM–7:00 AM shifts Tuesday–Friday with a $5/hour differential and potential earnings for VTS credentialed technicians.

The position focuses on anesthesia support for emergent cases, advanced surgery, and critical care within a Level 1 emergency and specialty environment, with

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a veterinary technician; anesthesia, surgery, emergency or critical care experience preferred.
• Anesthesia, surgery, emergency or critical care experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently overnight with on-call team.
• Fluent English required.

Responsibilities

• Work independently overnight with the on‑call resident and surgeons to manage anesthesia for emergent surgical cases.
• Perform patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and nursing care in coordination with the on‑call surgical team.
• Execute, monitor, and recover assigned sedation and anesthetic events, escalating to the on‑call resident or surgeon as needed.
• Monitor anesthetized patients using advanced anesthesia equipment and respond appropriately throughout every procedure, including during periods of independent overnight coverage.
• Deliver exceptional nursing care while advocating for patient comfort and safety.
• Communicate effectively with the on‑call resident, surgeons, and overnight team to ensure outstanding patient outcomes.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Emergency/ICU experience

Overnight shift experience

Fluent English

Job description

Veterinary Technician, AnesthesiaOvernight | $30 - $40/hr.

Location: Woburn, MA

Schedule: Full-Time | Overnight, 9:00 PM–7:00 AM | Tuesday - Friday (no weekends!)

Compensation: $30–$40/hour + $5/hour Overnight Shift Differential (11:00 PM–7:00 AM) + Additional Earning Potential for VTS Technicians

Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight 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.

Work independently overnight alongside the on‑call resident and surgeons, providing anesthesia support for ASAI‑IVcases while supporting advanced procedures, surgeryandspecialty cases.

Compensation

• $30–$40/hour, based on experience and skill level
• + $5/hour Overnight Shift Differential (11:00 PM–7:00 AM)
• Additional Earning Potential 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 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, Overnight
• Four 10-hour shifts each week, 9:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Shift differential of $5/hour applies to hours worked between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM
• Holiday shifts are compensated at DOUBLE PAY

Responsibilities

• Work independently overnight with the on‑call resident and surgeons to manage anesthesia foremergent surgical cases
• Perform patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and nursing care in coordination with the on‑call surgical team
• Execute, monitor, and recover assigned sedation and anesthetic events, escalating to the on‑call resident or surgeon as needed
• Monitor anesthetized patients using advanced anesthesia equipment and respond appropriately throughout every procedure, including during periods of independent overnight coverage
• Deliver exceptional nursing care while advocating for patient comfort and safety
• Communicate effectively with the on‑call resident, surgeons, and overnight team to ensure outstanding patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Technician, Vet Tech, CVT, RVT, or LVT preferred
• Anesthesia, surgery, specialty, emergency, or critical care experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound clinical judgments during overnight hours with on‑call support
• Strong patient monitoring, technical, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a specialty veterinary environment
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Did you know?

Mass Vet is a Level 1 24‑hour emergency/critical care and specialty veterinary hospital.

This is the highest rank a veterinary emergency and critical care facility can achieve. This certification represents a third‑party verification by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society that Mass Vet meets the standards for their highest rating.

Our 42,000‑square‑foot, state‑of‑the‑art facility is designed for comprehensive veterinary care, featuring:

• Dedicated ambulance bay for emergencies
• Multiple treatment wards and 20+ exam rooms
• Digital radiography, MRI, and CT suites
• Advanced operating rooms
• Veterinary compounding pharmacy, orthopedic and joint replacement surgeries, neurosurgery suite, and oncology center
• Referral services across specialties including Acupuncture, Anesthesia, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Social Work, and Surgery

Join a community where your passion for veterinary care meets limitless professional and personal growth opportunities.

Surrounding Areas

• 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

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.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two‑way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us! At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

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.