Veterinary Technician, Surgery | $28–$36/hour
Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts
Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts | NO WEEKENDS!
Compensation: $28–$36/hour
Bulger Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Surgery Veterinary Technician 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
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
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
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
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
About 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…