Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine

Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine | $28–$40/hour

Location: Woburn, MA
Schedule: Full-Time | 4 daytime shifts per week, including one weekend shift
Compensation: $28–$40/hour based on skills assessment and leveling | VTS: $35–$45/hour

Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine to support inpatient and outpatient care in Woburn, MA. Whether you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician or newer to the field, this is an opportunity to build your technical skills while working alongside a collaborative specialty medicine team focused on high-quality patient care.

Compensation

• $28–$40/hour based on skills assessment and leveling
• VTS: $35–$45/hour

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
• 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

Schedule

• Full-Time, 4 days per week
• Daytime hours
• Combination of 7:00am–4:00pm, 9:00am–6:00pm, and 10:00am–7:00pm shifts
• One weekend shift included

Responsibilities

As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician, you’ll support inpatient and outpatient care while working with patients across multiple departments.

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to a diverse range of hospitalized patients
• Support Internal Medicine and specialty medicine patient care
• Collect samples and assist with diagnostic testing
• Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters
• Calculate drug dosages and administer medications, including IV medications
• Perform patient assessments, take vital signs, and closely monitor changes in patient condition
• Gather accurate patient and medical histories
• Communicate patient updates and care information to pet owners with empathy and professionalism
• Collaborate with Veterinary Technicians, veterinarians, specialists, and hospital team members to provide high-quality care
• Continue developing Vet Tech skills through hands-on experience, training, and mentorship

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician experience or education; candidates newer to the veterinary field are welcome to apply
• Credentialing is not required
• Dedicated to patient care and eager to learn
• Experience or developing skills in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, drug calculations, medication administration, and taking vital signs
• Friendly, compassionate, dependable, and committed to maintaining a positive and respectful animal hospital culture
• Proactive and comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced specialty medicine environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Interest in continuing to grow your technical and Internal Medicine skills
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About the Hospital

Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital (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 and represents third-party verification by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society that Mass Vet meets the standards for its 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.

Surrounding Areas

Located in Woburn, MA, our hospital attracts talented veterinary professionals from throughout Greater Boston and the surrounding region, including:

• Burlington, MA & Stoneham, MA & Winchester, MA
• Reading, MA & Wakefield, MA & Wilmington, MA
• Lexington, MA & Arlington, MA & Medford, MA
• Melrose, MA & Malden, MA & Billerica, MA
• Bedford, MA & Tewksbury, MA
• North Reading, MA & Andover, MA
• North Andover, MA & Somerville, MA & Cambridge, MA
• Boston, MA & Lowell, MA & Chelmsford, MA

Employee Referral Bonus

Know Someone Amazing?

If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great CVT, send them our way!

Email [email protected]—you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they’re hired.

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.