Veterinary Technician — New General & Urgent Care, Benefits

Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care in Boston’s historic North End is hiring full-time Veterinary Technicians to support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.

The ideal candidate brings animal care experience, strong client communication, and knowledge of standard veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving pets' lives. Expect a collaborative, growing team opening in October 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

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 technical duties such as lab 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 handling

Client communication

Veterinary procedures

Tools

Lab work

Radiographs

Job description

Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care in Boston’s historic North End is hiring full-time Veterinary Technicians to support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.

The ideal candidate brings animal care experience, strong client communication, and knowledge of standard veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving pets' lives. Expect a collaborative, growing team opening in October 2026.