Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine/Surgery

 

Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine/Surgery | $25–$35/hr | Full-Time Benefits | Four 10-Hour Shifts | Natick, MA

Looking for a Veterinary Technician role where you can grow your skills in both Internal Medicine and Surgery ?

Boston West Veterinary Emergency and Specialty is seeking a skilled, compassionate Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) to join our collaborative specialty team in Natick, MA. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for technicians who enjoy variety in their caseload, advanced procedures, anesthesia, and working alongside board-certified specialists in a fast-paced specialty hospital environment.

This role offers the opportunity to build advanced technical skills across both services while making a direct impact on patient care every day.

Compensation

• $25–$35/hour, based on experience, technical skill assessment, and anesthesia experience

Schedule

• Four 10-hour shifts per week
• Schedule split between Internal Medicine and Surgery
• Opportunities for overtime available through ER and ICU support for interested team members

Benefits

• Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance + VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement
• 16-Week VTNE Study Group Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
• Short & Long-Term Disability + Life Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• PTO + Employee Pet Discount
• Professional Development Assistance
• Referral Bonuses + Potential for a bi-annual bonus tied to hospital performance
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities
Internal Medicine

• Partner with board-certified Internal Medicine specialists to provide exceptional patient care
• Guide clients and patients through appointments, procedures, and hospitalization
• Assist with advanced diagnostics and procedures including:
  • Endoscopy
  • CT imaging
  • Ultrasound support
  • Sample collection and laboratory testing
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Obtain patient histories and maintain accurate medical records
• Monitor hospitalized patients and administer treatments and medications
• Provide discharge instructions and client education
• Support efficient daily workflow within the Internal Medicine service

Surgery & Anesthesia

• Work closely with multiple board-certified surgeons throughout the surgical process
• Assist with patient assessments, diagnostics, and treatments
• Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for complex surgical procedures
• Provide surgical scrub-in assistance for advanced soft tissue and orthopedic procedures
• Advocate for patient comfort, safety, and exceptional nursing care throughout hospitalization
• Support advanced imaging including CT and C-arm technology used in surgical planning and procedures

Specialty Team Support

• Serve as a technical resource within the hospital
• Help maintain high standards of patient care and technical excellence
• Support mentorship and training of newer technicians when appropriate
• Collaborate closely with specialists, assistants, technicians, and client service teams
• Maintain organization, efficiency, and composure in a busy specialty environment

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting
• Strong anesthesia experience required
• Specialty or emergency veterinary medicine experience preferred
• Surgical nursing and anesthesia monitoring experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of radiographic technique preferred
• Strong technical, organizational, and client communication skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced specialty hospital setting
• Positive, collaborative, and team-oriented mindset
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Why Boston West? This Is Where Technicians Thrive
You’re not here to just get through your shift—you’re here to grow, contribute, and be part of something exceptional.

At Boston West, we bring together Expert Care and Local Heart—meaning you’ll practice high-level medicine while building real connections with patients, clients, and your team.

• Medicine that challenges you – Work alongside a highly skilled team in a 10,000 sq. ft. specialty facility with CT, ultrasound, and advanced diagnostics, where your knowledge and critical thinking truly matter
• Care that goes beyond medicine – Support and guide clients through emotional moments, building trust and making a lasting impact when they need it most
• True collaboration – ER + Specialty working together, partnering across departments and with referring veterinarians to deliver seamless, thoughtful care
• Real career growth – Whether you’re pursuing VTS or expanding your skills, we invest in your future and give you the opportunity to level up
• You’re heard here – Your input matters in patient care, case management, and team decisions—you’re a valued voice, not just a role
• A team you actually want to work with – Supportive, positive, and genuinely collaborative, with people who show up for each other every day

This is a place where your clinical skills save lives—and your compassion is what clients remember. This is more than a hospital—it’s a team that shows up for each other, for our patients, and for our community every single day .

Commuting Distance / Nearby Communities
Boston West Veterinary Emergency & Specialty is located in Natick, Massachusetts, with access to many surrounding communities where experienced Veterinary Technicians often commute from, including:

• Framingham
• Wellesley
• Newton
• Needham
• Westborough
• Marlborough
• Hopkinton
• Sudbury
• Wayland
• Ashland
• Medfield
• Dedham
• Worcester
• Boston Metro West
• Greater Boston area

Many team members commute from across MetroWest Boston and Worcester County, making Natick an accessible location for technicians throughout the region.

Considering Relocation?
If you’re an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician considering a move to the Greater Boston area, Boston West offers the opportunity to grow your emergency and specialty skillset in a collaborative hospital with strong mentorship, advanced medicine, and a team-first culture.

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Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.