Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Ethos Veterinary Health; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Uniform Allowance

License reimbursement

RECOVER Training

VTNE reimbursement

PTO & Holidays

Pet discount

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Job summary

Bulger Veterinary Hospital in Lawrence, MA is seeking a Surgical Veterinary Technician to join our specialty team. You will monitor anesthesia and support advanced soft tissue, orthopedic, and minimally invasive procedures alongside a board-certified surgeon.

We value teamwork, precise patient care, and ongoing professional development. The role offers a full-time schedule of three 12-hour shifts, competitive hourly pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience.
• Minimum 2 years of anesthesia experience in a veterinary setting.
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) strongly preferred.
• VTS candidates encouraged to apply.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anesthesia throughout surgical procedures, including induction, intubation, extubation, and recovery.
• Calculate and administer anesthetic agents, CRIs, and fluid therapy.
• Troubleshoot anesthesia and monitoring equipment as needed.
• Prepare and collect blood samples for diagnostics.
• Obtain and process pre-operative and post-operative radiographs.
• Scrub in and assist during surgery.
• Assist with procedures including abdominal exploratory surgery, cruciate repair, fracture repair, thoracotomy, laparoscopic procedures, arthroscopic procedures.
• Monitor and assess patient vitals for awake, sedated, and anesthetized patients.
• Maintain accurate medical records and surgical documentation.
• Provide exceptional patient care and support throughout the surgical process.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Veterinary technician

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Education

AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Job description

Veterinary Technician, Surgery | $26–$33+/hour

Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts

Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6a-6p

Compensation: $26–$33+/hour

Bulger Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician, Surgery to join our specialty team in Lawrence, Massachusetts. This is an opportunity for a Veterinary Technician with anesthesia and surgical experience to work alongside a board-certified surgeon while supporting advanced soft tissue, orthopedic, and minimally invasive procedures.

If you’re passionate about surgery, anesthesia, and delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative specialty hospital, we’d love to meet you.

Compensation

• $26–$33+/hour, based on experience, skill level, and certification
• Competitive compensation with growth opportunities based on experience and credentials

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
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• 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
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6a-6p
• No weekends

About the Role

As a Surgical Veterinary Technician, you’ll be an essential part of a collaborative team providing advanced surgical care to a wide variety of specialty cases. This role supports soft tissue, orthopedic, and minimally invasive procedures while working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and hospital leadership.

Responsibilities

• Monitor anesthesia throughout surgical procedures, including induction, intubation, extubation, and recovery
• Calculate and administer anesthetic agents, CRIs, and fluid therapy
• Troubleshoot anesthesia and monitoring equipment as needed
• Prepare and collect blood samples for diagnostics
• Obtain and process pre-operative and post-operative radiographs
• Scrub in and assist during surgery
• Assist with procedures including:
  • Abdominal exploratory surgery
  • Cruciate repair
  • Fracture repair
  • Thoracotomy
  • Laparoscopic procedures
  • Arthroscopic procedures
• Monitor and assess patient vitals for awake, sedated, and anesthetized patients
• Maintain accurate medical records and surgical documentation
• Provide exceptional patient care and support throughout the surgical process

Qualifications

We’re looking for a Veterinary Technician who enjoys surgery and anesthesia and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented hospital environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program or equivalent hands-on experience
• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience
• Minimum 2 years of anesthesia experience in a veterinary setting
• Strong knowledge of anesthetic monitoring, CRIs, fluid therapy, and drug calculations
• Experience assisting in surgical procedures
• Strong medical recordkeeping and surgical documentation skills
• Ability to interpret medical records and apply findings to patient care
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) strongly preferred
• VTS candidates encouraged to apply
• Confidence with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance required
• Positive attitude with a collaborative and team-focused approach to patient care
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About Bulger Veterinary Hospital

Bulger Veterinary Hospital is a multi-specialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving pets and families throughout Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Our hospital offers advanced diagnostics, specialty medicine, surgery, emergency and critical care, and collaborative treatment planning across services.

We are committed to helping veterinary technicians continue growing their skills while practicing high-quality medicine in a supportive team environment.

Surrounding Areas

Bulger Veterinary Hospital attracts veterinary professionals from across northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, including:

• Lawrence, MA & Andover, MA
• North Andover, MA & Methuen, MA
• Haverhill, MA & Lowell, MA
• Dracut, MA & Tewksbury, MA
• Salem, NH & Windham, NH
• Nashua, NH & Derry, NH
• Manchester, NH & Boston North Shore communities

Many of our team members commute from surrounding areas throughout the Merrimack Valley, Greater Boston, and southern New Hampshire.

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.

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.