Veterinary Technician: Exotic Medicine & Advanced Care

Littleton Animal Hospital; Littleton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching & Roth

Tuition Support Program

Referral Bonus Program

Pet discounts

Flexible scheduling

Six paid holidays

Job summary

Littleton Animal Hospital in Littleton, MA is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative, growth-focused team. The position offers progressive medicine, AAHA‑style care, and opportunities to work with small animals and exotics.

You’ll gain experience in anesthesia, surgical support, and laser therapy, with a supportive leadership team and emphasis on continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician status as a CVT, LVT, or RVT is preferred.
• Experienced veterinary assistants and non-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and collect thorough medical histories, vital signs, and initial assessments
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, diagnostic procedures, and medical appointments
• Provide compassionate nursing care from patient intake through discharge
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, treatments, and fluid therapy as directed
• Perform venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, and diagnostic sample collection
• Process laboratory samples and assist with in-house diagnostic procedures
• Monitor hospitalized and recovering patients using temperature, pulse, respiration, pain scoring, and other nursing assessments
• Provide wound care and supportive nursing treatments
• Assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia, patient monitoring, and recovery
• Maintain excellent patient safety standards throughout anesthetic and surgical procedures
• Educate clients about medications, discharge instructions, preventive care, and at-home patient needs
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients, veterinarians, and fellow team members
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Help keep treatment areas, equipment, and supplies clean, organized, and ready for use

Skills

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical support

Medical records management

Communication skills

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment familiarity

Surgical instruments

Job description

Littleton Animal Hospital in Littleton, MA is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative, growth-focused team. The position offers progressive medicine, AAHA‑style care, and opportunities to work with small animals and exotics.

You’ll gain experience in anesthesia, surgical support, and laser therapy, with a supportive leadership team and emphasis on continuing education and professional development.