Veterinary Technician — FT, New General & Urgent Care Team

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

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.