Veterinary Technician, Emergency | $23–$39/hr + shift differential for overnight shifts
Location: Woburn, MA
Schedule: Full-Time | 3x12-hour shifts per week | Several scheduling options!
Compensation: $23–$40/hour + $5/hour overnight differential. $38 - $45 for VTS!
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency and Critical Care team. This full-time Veterinary Technician opportunity is ideal for a Vet Tech looking to grow advanced nursing skills while caring for hospitalized and critical patients in a specialty animal hospital.
Join a collaborative team where you’ll work hands-on with a diverse caseload including ICU, post-operative, internal medicine, oncology, urgent care, and specialty patients while practicing advanced veterinary medicine.
Compensation
$23–$39/hour based on experience, skills assessment, and technician leveling
$38-$45/hour for Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS)
$5/hr overnight shift differential (11p - 7a)
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 Three 12-hour shifts per week
7am - 7pm, 11am - 11pm, 1am - 1pm, 7pm - 7am
Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality nursing care to hospitalized and critical care patients across ICU, Emergency, and Specialty services
Monitor patient vitals, treatments, and overall condition, reporting changes promptly to attending clinicians
Assist with advanced diagnostics, sample collection, medication administration, and dosage calculations
Support care for postoperative surgical patients, internal medicine cases, oncology patients, urgent care cases, and specialty referrals
Triage critical patients and assist with stabilization and ongoing monitoring
Provide compassionate client communication, including patient updates, education, and discharge instructions
Collaborate closely with Emergency clinicians, specialists, and fellow technicians to deliver exceptional patient care
Maintain accurate medical records and contribute to efficient daily hospital workflow
Qualifications 3+ years of veterinary technician experience preferred; ICU, Emergency, or Critical Care experience strongly preferred
CVT, RVT, or LVT preferred
Strong technical nursing skills with confidence managing hospitalized and critical patients
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency and specialty environment
Excellent communication skills with both clients and team members
Positive, collaborative attitude with a commitment to patient care and hospital culture
Desire to continue learning, growing clinical skills, and contributing to a supportive team environment
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…