Veterinary Technician - ICU

Veterinary Technician, Emergency | $25-$39/hour
Overnight shifts offer a pay differential!
Location: Woburn, MA
Schedule: Full-Time | All shifts available! | Day, Mid, Overnights 
Compensation: $25-$39/hour, $38-$45 for VTS, +$5/hour Overnight Shift Differential 

Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA is hiring experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our ICU and Emergency & Critical Care team. This full-time Veterinary Technician opportunity is ideal for a Vet Tech looking to grow advanced nursing skills while working with critical patients in a state-of-the-art specialty animal hospital.

Whether your passion is ICU nursing or emergency medicine, this is an opportunity to work with advanced cases, strengthen your technical skills, and make a meaningful impact every shift.

Compensation

• Earn up to $39/hour based on experience, skill level, and department
• Earn up to $45/hour for VTS technicians
• $5/hour overnight shift differential for shifts worked between 11:00 PM–7:00 AM

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

• Day and Overnight shifts available 
• Shift differential applies to hours worked between 11:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

Responsibilities

• Monitor and care for hospitalized ICU and Emergency patients
• Triage incoming emergency cases and assist with patient stabilization
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, laboratory sample collection, and diagnostic testing
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Monitor anesthesia and sedation cases
• Support imaging, diagnostics, and advanced procedures
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Deliver exceptional nursing care and client support in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Collaborate closely with emergency doctors, specialists, and fellow technicians to provide outstanding patient care

Qualifications

• Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT / RVT / LVT) preferred; experienced veterinary technicians encouraged to apply
• Emergency and/or ICU experience preferred, but not required
• Strong technical nursing skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency veterinary environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for patient care and continuous learning
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Did you know?
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. This certification represents a third-party verification by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society that Mass Vet meets the standards for their 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

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.