Confidence with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance required
Positive attitude with a collaborative and team-focused approach to patient care
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Full description
Veterinary Technician, Surgery | $28–$36/hourLocation: Lawrence, Massachusetts Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts | Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6a-6p Compensation: $28–$36/hour
Bulger Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician, Surgery to join our specialty team in Lawrence, Massachusetts. This is an opportunity for a Veterinary Technician with anesthesia and surgical experience to work alongside a board-certified surgeon while supporting advanced soft tissue, orthopedic, and minimally invasive procedures.
If you’re passionate about surgery, anesthesia, and delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative specialty hospital, we’d love to meet you.
Compensation
$28–$36/hour, based on experience, skill level, and certification
Competitive compensation with growth opportunities based on experience and credentials
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
Three 12-hour shifts per week
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6a-6p
No weekends
About the Role
As a Surgical Veterinary Technician, you’ll be an essential part of a collaborative team providing advanced surgical care to a wide variety of specialty cases. This role supports soft tissue, orthopedic, and minimally invasive procedures while working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and hospital leadership.
Responsibilities
Monitor anesthesia throughout surgical procedures, including induction, intubation, extubation, and recovery
Calculate and administer anesthetic agents, CRIs, and fluid therapy
Troubleshoot anesthesia and monitoring equipment as needed
Prepare and collect blood samples for diagnostics
Obtain and process pre-operative and post-operative radiographs
Scrub in and assist during surgery
Assist with procedures including:
Abdominal exploratory surgery
Cruciate repair
Fracture repair
Thoracotomy
Laparoscopic procedures
Arthroscopic procedures
Monitor and assess patient vitals for awake, sedated, and anesthetized patients
Maintain accurate medical records and surgical documentation
Provide exceptional patient care and support throughout the surgical process
Qualifications
We’re looking for a Veterinary Technician who enjoys surgery and anesthesia and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented hospital environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program or equivalent hands-on experience
3+ years of veterinary technician experience
Minimum 2 years of anesthesia experience in a veterinary setting
Strong knowledge of anesthetic monitoring, CRIs, fluid therapy, and drug calculations
Experience assisting in surgical procedures
Strong medical recordkeeping and surgical documentation skills
Ability to interpret medical records and apply findings to patient care
Confidence with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance required
Positive attitude with a collaborative and team-focused approach to patient care
Fluent English speaking and reading skills requiredAbout 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.