Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Uniform Allowance

RACE-approved CE access

License reimbursement

Overtime/holiday pay

Pet insurance discount

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is hiring a Veterinary Technician for emergency and critical care in Woburn, MA. The role offers full-time schedules with three 12-hour shifts per week and a compensation range of $23–$40/hour plus a $5/hour overnight differential.

VA licenses and continuing education are supported as part of a comprehensive Benefits package. This position focuses on ICU, emergency, postoperative, internal medicine, oncology, and urgent care cases.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience preferred; ICU, Emergency, or Critical Care experience strongly preferred.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to hospitalized and critical care patients across ICU, Emergency, and Specialty services.
• Monitor patient vitals, treatments, and overall condition, reporting changes promptly to attending clinicians.
• Assist with advanced diagnostics, sample collection, medication administration, and dosage calculations.
• Triage critical patients and assist with stabilization and ongoing monitoring.

Skills

Emergency nursing

ICU care

Vital signs monitoring

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT preferred

Job description

Veterinary Technician, Emergency | $23–$39/hr + shift differential for overnight shifts

Location: Woburn, MA

Schedule: Full-Time | 3x12-hour shifts per week | Several scheduling options!

Compensation: $23–$40/hour + $5/hour overnight differential. $38 - $45 for VTS!

Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency and Critical Care team. This full-time Veterinary Technician opportunity is ideal for a Vet Tech looking to grow advanced nursing skills while caring for hospitalized and critical patients in a specialty animal hospital.

Join a collaborative team where you’ll work hands‑on with a diverse caseload including ICU, post‑operative, internal medicine, oncology, urgent care, and specialty patients while practicing advanced veterinary medicine.

Compensation

• $23–$39/hour based on experience, skills assessment, and technician leveling
• $38-$45/hour for Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS)
• $5/hr overnight shift differential (11p - 7a)

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

• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• 7am - 7pm, 11am - 11pm, 1am - 1pm, 7pm - 7am

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to hospitalized and critical care patients across ICU, Emergency, and Specialty services
• Monitor patient vitals, treatments, and overall condition, reporting changes promptly to attending clinicians
• Assist with advanced diagnostics, sample collection, medication administration, and dosage calculations
• Support care for postoperative surgical patients, internal medicine cases, oncology patients, urgent care cases, and specialty referrals
• Triage critical patients and assist with stabilization and ongoing monitoring
• Provide compassionate client communication, including patient updates, education, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate closely with Emergency clinicians, specialists, and fellow technicians to deliver exceptional patient care
• Maintain accurate medical records and contribute to efficient daily hospital workflow

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience preferred; ICU, Emergency, or Critical Care experience strongly preferred
• CVT, RVT, or LVT preferred
• Strong technical nursing skills with confidence managing hospitalized and critical patients
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced emergency and specialty environment
• Excellent communication skills with both clients and team members
• Positive, collaborative attitude with a commitment to patient care and hospital culture
• Desire to continue learning, growing clinical skills, and contributing to a supportive team 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

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

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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.