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Surgical Veterinary Technician

Boston, MAOnsiteFull TimePosted 23 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Veterinary Technician
  • animal care
  • client communication
  • veterinary procedures
  • patient care
  • exams
  • surgery
  • anesthesia
  • recovery
  • handle animals

Role summary

Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join their new team in Boston. This role involves providing skilled care to patients and exceptional service to clients, supporting veterinarians with various procedures, handling animals compassionately, communicating with clients, performing technical duties like lab work and radiographs, and maintaining medical records. The ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for pet well-being. The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities.

Veterinary Technician

Salary: $29 - $35 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: The hospital is open 8 a.m.–9 p.m., seven days a week, evenings and rotating weekends required.

Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care is hiring a full-time Surgical Veterinary Technicians to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

We’re building a brand-new team for our general practice and urgent care hospital opening in November 2026, and we’re excited to add passionate Veterinary Technicians to our lineup!

What to Expect as a Vet Tech

  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
  • Professional development opportunities

    • Key Responsibilities: 

  • Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
  • Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
  • Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
  • Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
  • Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
  • Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
  • Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

    • Qualifications:

  • Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
  • Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
  • Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

    • About Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care

    Opening in November 2026, Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care will bring high-quality general practice and urgent veterinary care to Boston’s historic North End.

    We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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