Veterinary Technician Specialist, Anesthesia - CVT/LVT/RVT | $35–$45/hr
Location: Woburn, MA
Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts per week
Compensation: $35–$45/hour + On-Call Compensation

Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA is hiring a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anesthesia to join our 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. This full-time VTS opportunity is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Technician looking to practice advanced anesthesia, support complex specialty cases, and work alongside boarded anesthesiologists.

As a Level 1 Emergency & Critical Care specialty animal hospital, Mass Vet offers advanced medicine, high-acuity cases, and the opportunity to use your training while supporting exceptional patient care, technician mentorship, and clinical growth.

Compensation

• $35–$45/hour based on experience and credentials
• Additional compensation for voluntary overnight anesthesia on-call responsibilities

• 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
• Starting 3 weeks vacation + Sick Time
• Working a holiday = DOUBLE Pay!
• 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

• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Rotating weekend shifts required
• Full-time schedule

• Develop and implement anesthetic plans for specialty and critical care patients
• Prepare patients for anesthesia, induction, and intubation
• Monitor anesthesia during orthopedic, soft tissue, thoracic, neurologic, and ophthalmic procedures
• Perform advanced technical skills including:
  • Venipuncture
  • Arterial catheter placement
  • Local blocks and epidurals
• Provide post-operative recovery monitoring and patient care
• Collaborate closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and specialty teams across the hospital
• Support technician training and mentorship
• Participate in voluntary overnight anesthesia on-call rotation
• Deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining strong communication with the clinical team

• VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) required
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT) required
• Previous veterinary anesthesia experience required
• Strong technical anesthesia monitoring and patient care skills
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced specialty veterinary hospital environment
• Positive, collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 12 hours per shift
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

• 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

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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.

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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.

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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.