Veterinary Technician, Surgery

Veterinary Technician, Surgery | $28–$36/hour

Location: 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.

• $28–$36/hour, based on experience, skill level, and certification
• Competitive compensation with growth opportunities based on experience and credentials

• Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance + Free Vet Bloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
• RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• Veterinary Technician Education Sponsor ships + 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

• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday6a-6p
• No weekends

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.

• 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

We’re looking for a Veterinary Technician who enjoys surgery and anesthesia and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented hospital environment.

• 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
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) strongly preferred
• VTS candidates encouraged to apply
• 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

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