Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Bulger Veterinary Hospital is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our specialty and emergency animal hospital in Lawrence, Massachusetts. We have multiple Veterinary Technician opportunities available across General Practice, Emergency/ICU, Surgery, Ward, and leadership teams. Whether you're a CVT, LVT, RVT, VTS candidate, or an experienced Veterinary Technician looking to continue growing your skills, Bulger offers the opportunity to work alongside specialists, emergency clinicians, and experienced support teams while practicing advanced veterinary medicine.

Compensation varies by role:

• Assistant Clinical Supervisor General Practice: $28$32/hour
• Emergency/ICU Veterinary Technician: $24$36/hour + Overnight differential: +$5/hour for hours worked between 11:00pm6:00am
• General Practice Veterinary Technician: $22$28/hour
• Ward Veterinary Technician: $25$30/hour
• Surgery Veterinary Technician: $24$34+/hour + $1,000 sign-on bonus + $3,000 sign-on bonus for VTS candidates

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 varies by role:

• Assistant Clinical Supervisor General Practice: 3640 hours weekly, Day shifts, Includes up to 3 holidays annually
• Emergency/ICU Veterinary Technician: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 5:00pm2:00am
• General Practice Veterinary Technician: Four 9-hour shifts weekly, Scheduled between 7:00am9:00pm
• Ward Veterinary Technician: MondayFriday, 10:00am6:00pm, No weekends
• Surgery Veterinary Technician: Four 910 hour shifts per week

About the Role / Responsibilities

Veterinary Technicians at Bulger Veterinary Hospital work alongside specialists, emergency clinicians, and experienced support teams to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. Responsibilities may include:

• Provide compassionate nursing care and patient monitoring
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, sample collection, and laboratory diagnostics
• Monitor anesthesia and sedation during procedures
• Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Support surgical and emergency cases with technical expertise
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate clearly with clients and hospital team members
• Collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional patient outcomes

Technicians have the opportunity to work with advanced equipment and specialty services including:

• CT
• Digital Radiography
• Comprehensive Ultrasound
• Echocardiography
• Full video scoping suite
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Ophthalmic laser and surgical equipment
• Transfusion medicine
• ECG / EMG diagnostics
• Advanced anesthesia monitoring

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary technician experience preferred
• Experience in anesthesia monitoring strongly preferred
• CVT / LVT / RVT preferred but not required
• VTS candidates encouraged to apply
• Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a collaborative hospital environment
• Compassionate, team-oriented 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.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care. 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.