Veterinary Technician, ICU

Veterinary Technician, ICU | $25–$36/hr + Overnight Differential | Full-Time Benefits | 3x12-Hour Shifts | Woburn, MA

Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital is hiring an experienced ICU Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency & Critical Care team in Woburn, Massachusetts.

If you’re a Veterinary Technician who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment, enjoys working with critical patients, and wants to continue growing your technical and clinical skills alongside a collaborative team, we’d love to meet you.

This is an opportunity to work hands-on with a diverse hospitalized caseload including ICU, post-operative, internal medicine, oncology, urgent care, and specialty patients while practicing advanced medicine in one of the region’s leading specialty and emergency hospitals.

Compensation

• $25–$36/hour based on experience, skills assessment, and technician leveling
• Additional compensation available for Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS)
• Overnight Shift Differential: +$5/hour (11:00 PM–7:00 AM)

Schedule

• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Option One: Day shift, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Option Two: Overnight shift, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Rotating weekends required

Full-Time Benefits
Professional Development & Certification Support

• CE Allowance + Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved courses
• RECOVER Training
• 16-Week VTNE Study Group Program + One-time VTNE Reimbursement
• License application/renewal reimbursement for CVTs
• VTS financial support and onsite mentorship
• Partnership with veterinary technology programs, including scholarship opportunities

Work-Life Balance & Wellness

• Vacation = 3 weeks per year, increases with tenure at Ethos
• Sick Time = 1 week per year
• Holiday pay = DOUBLE TIME
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability + Life Insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary match

Additional Perks

• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Pet Discount

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to hospitalized and critical care patients across ICU, Emergency, and Specialty services
• Monitor patient vitals, treatments, and overall condition, reporting changes promptly to attending clinicians
• Assist with advanced diagnostics, sample collection, medication administration, and dosage calculations
• Support care for postoperative surgical patients, internal medicine cases, oncology patients, urgent care cases, and specialty referrals
• Triage critical patients and assist with stabilization and ongoing monitoring
• Provide compassionate client communication, including patient updates, education, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate closely with Emergency clinicians, specialists, and fellow technicians to deliver exceptional patient care
• Maintain accurate medical records and contribute to efficient daily hospital workflow

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience preferred; ICU, Emergency, or Critical Care experience strongly preferred
• CVT, RVT, or LVT preferred
• Strong technical nursing skills with confidence managing hospitalized and critical patients
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency and specialty environment
• Excellent communication skills with both clients and team members
• Positive, collaborative attitude with a commitment to patient care and hospital culture
• Desire to continue learning, growing clinical skills, and contributing to a supportive team environment
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Did you know?
Mass Vet is a Level 1 24-hour emergency/critical care and specialty veterinary hospital .

This is the highest rank a veterinary emergency and critical care facility can achieve. This certification represents a third-party verification by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society that Mass Vet meets the standards for their highest rating.

Our 42,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is designed for comprehensive veterinary care, featuring:

• Dedicated ambulance bay for emergencies
• Multiple treatment wards and 20+ exam rooms
• Digital radiography, MRI, and CT suites
• Advanced operating rooms
• Veterinary compounding pharmacy, orthopedic and joint replacement surgeries, neurosurgery suite, and oncology center
• Referral services across specialties including Acupuncture, Anesthesia, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Social Work, and Surgery

Join a community where your passion for veterinary care meets limitless professional and personal growth opportunities.

Location & Surrounding Areas
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital is located in Woburn, MA, with access to a strong veterinary talent pool throughout Greater Boston and the North Shore.

Many of our technicians commute from:

• Woburn
• Winchester
• Stoneham
• Reading
• Wakefield
• Medford
• Melrose
• Burlington
• Lexington
• Arlington
• Somerville
• Cambridge
• Boston
• Malden
• Billerica
• Wilmington
• Lynnfield
• Salem
• Peabody
• Lowell
• Nashua, NH

Considering Relocating?
If you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician considering a move to the Greater Boston area, we’d love to connect with you. Mass Vet offers the opportunity to practice advanced medicine with a collaborative specialty team while building your career at one of New England’s leading emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals.

Whether you’re local or relocating, this is a place where your skills are recognized, supported, and celebrated .

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

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 Healthis 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.