Per Diem Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician, Emergency (Per Diem) | $22–$32/hr + $5/hr Overnight Differential | Per Diem Schedule | Natick, MA

Boston West Veterinary Emergency and Specialty is hiring a Per Diem Veterinary Technician in Natick, MA.

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician looking for an opportunity to expand your skills in emergency and specialty medicine while working alongside a collaborative and supportive team, we’d love to meet you.

Join a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital where your technical skills, critical thinking, and patient care are valued every shift.

Compensation

• $22–$32/hour, based on experience and skill leveling assessment

• Additional $5/hour shift differential for hours worked between 11:00 PM–7:00 AM

Schedule

• Per diem - Flexible scheduling based on hospital needs & team member availability

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

As a Veterinary Technician at Boston West, you will play an essential role in delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency and specialty environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide compassionate nursing care and patient monitoring

• Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, and procedures

• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection

• Monitor anesthesia and sedation patients

• Support imaging procedures including radiology, CT, and ultrasound

• Triage incoming emergency patients

• Communicate clearly with clients and team members regarding patient care and treatment plans

• Maintain accurate medical records

• Support daily workflow across departments while contributing to a collaborative hospital culture

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician experience required

• Emergency and/or specialty experience strongly preferred

• Strong technical skills and confidence in patient handling and nursing care

• Excellent communication and client service skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented hospital environment

• Positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed to support the team

• Commitment to maintaining a respectful, collaborative, and uplifting workplace culture

• 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.

Convenient to the Greater Boston Area

Boston West is located in Natick, MA, with convenient access from many surrounding communities. Many of our team members commute from:

• Framingham

• Wellesley

• Newton

• Needham

• Marlborough

• Milford

• Medway

• Ashland

• Hopkinton

• Westborough

• Worcester

• Brookline

• Boston

• Quincy

Considering Relocation?

Thinking about relocating to the Greater Boston area?

Natick offers access to city amenities with more space and convenience than downtown Boston, while remaining close to major highways, commuter rail access, and many vibrant surrounding communities. Whether you're local to MetroWest or considering a move to Massachusetts, we welcome experienced Veterinary Technicians interested in joining our growing emergency and specialty team.

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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.

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