Veterinary Technician, Exotics

Veterinary Technician, Exotics | $18–$28/hr | Full-Time Benefits | Three 10-hr shifts | West Springfield, Massachusetts

Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) in West Springfield is hiring a full-time Exotics Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency + Specialty team.

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician who loves working with exotic patients and wants to grow your technical skills in a fast-paced specialty hospital, this is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced team while providing exceptional care to unique and fascinating patients including birds, reptiles, rabbits, and other exotic companion animals.

This role is ideal for a Veterinary Technician with strong anesthesia experience who enjoys hands-on patient care, collaboration, and learning in an advanced clinical setting.

Compensation

• Non-Credentialed Veterinary Technician: $18–$22/hour
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT): $23–$28/hour
• Compensation may be higher for VTS candidates

Schedule

• Full-time
• Three 10-hour shifts weekly
• Current schedule:
  • Wednesday
  • Friday
  • Saturday

Benefits
Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Relocation Assistance for the right candidate!
• CVT license application + renewal reimbursement
• CE Allowance + Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved courses
• Paid Shoe Stipend & Scrubs provided (free to you!)
• RECOVER Training
• 16-Week VTNE Study Group Program + One-time VTNE Reimbursement
• PTO + Sick Time
• Employee & Immediate Family Pet Discount
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision + HSA/FSA options
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Veterinary Technology Education Scholarships

Responsibilities
As an Exotics Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in delivering safe, compassionate, high-quality care to exotic animal patients throughout diagnostics, treatment, anesthesia, and recovery.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, and diagnostic procedures for exotic species
• Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for surgical and procedural cases
• Obtain and process laboratory samples
• Perform patient restraint, treatment support, and nursing care for birds, reptiles, rabbits, and other exotic companion animals
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Communicate with clients regarding patient updates, discharge instructions, and post-operative care
• Assist with inventory management and stocking of exotics-related supplies and equipment
• Support advanced technical procedures including catheter placement, advanced monitoring, and specialty treatments
• Collaborate closely with Emergency, Specialty, and technical teams to deliver exceptional patient care

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Veterinary Technician experience required
• Small animal anesthesia experience required
• Veterinary Technology degree or equivalent training required
• CVT / LVT / RVT preferred
• Experience working with exotic animal patients strongly preferred
• Strong anesthesia monitoring and patient care skills
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency and specialty hospital environment
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Positive, team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to patient care
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH)
We are a 24-hour, VECCS Level 2 Certified, state-of-the-art Emergency + Specialty veterinary hospital.

Like human medical specialists, VESH supports primary care veterinarians with the evaluation and treatment of pets affected by trauma, chronic issues, serious illness, or unusual disorders requiring advanced training, while also providing critical and emergency veterinary care.

We offer a variety of specialty services including Advanced Imaging (CT), Internal Medicine, Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Emergency and Critical Care.

At VESH, you’ll join a collaborative team committed to exceptional medicine, compassionate care, and continued learning. Every role in our hospital contributes to improving the lives of pets and the families who love them.

Serving West Springfield and Surrounding Communities
Our hospital is located in West Springfield, MA, and draws talented veterinary professionals from throughout the region, including:

• Springfield, MA
• Chicopee, MA
• Holyoke, MA
• Longmeadow, MA
• Agawam, MA
• Northampton, MA
• Amherst, MA
• Enfield, CT
• Suffield, CT
• Hartford, CT

This location offers access to a broad veterinary talent market across Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut.

Considering Relocation?
If you’re relocating for the right opportunity, VESH offers the chance to join a collaborative specialty hospital where you can build your career alongside experienced specialists and technicians while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. West Springfield offers easy access to both city amenities and outdoor recreation, with close proximity to the Berkshires, Boston, and Northern Connecticut.

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 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.