Lab Attendant, Veterinary

Lab Attendant, Veterinary | $19.00–$24.00/hour
Location: Woburn, MA
Schedule: Full-Time | Four 9-hour shifts per week, including one weekend shift. Daytime and evening shifts available.
Compensation: $19.00–$24.00/hour

Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital (Mass Vet) is seeking a full-time Veterinary Laboratory Attendant to join our team in Woburn, MA. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy working in a fast-paced veterinary environment, and want to play an essential role in delivering exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to support advanced emergency and specialty medicine while working alongside a collaborative team.

Compensation

• $19.00–$24.00/hour, based on experience

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

• Full-time
• Three 9-hour shifts per week
• Daytime and evening shifts available
• One weekend shift required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process laboratory samples while accurately entering results into the hospital information system.
• Prepare specimens for external and specialty laboratory testing, including completing submission forms, packaging, and shipping.
• Perform routine quality control testing and scheduled maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Accurately complete laboratory logbooks, including shipping and temperature logs.
• Unpack, organize, and restock laboratory supplies.
• Communicate laboratory results and updates with veterinary teams throughout the hospital.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient laboratory environment.
• Support high-quality patient care through accurate, timely laboratory processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a professional work environment.
• One to two years of experience in a clinical or veterinary setting preferred.
• Veterinary Technician experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with excellent follow-through.
• 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 rooms
• Digital radiography, MRI, and CT suites
• Advanced operating rooms
• Veterinary compounding pharmacy, orthopedic and joint replacement surgeries, neurosurgery suite, and oncology center
• Referral services across specialties including Acupuncture, Anesthesia, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Social Work, and Surgery

Join a community where your passion for veterinary care meets limitless professional and personal growth opportunities.

Surrounding Areas
Located in Woburn, MA, our hospital attracts talented veterinary professionals from throughout Greater Boston and the surrounding region, including:

• Burlington, MA & Stoneham, MA & Winchester, MA
• Reading, MA & Wakefield, MA & Wilmington, MA
• Lexington, MA & Arlington, MA & Medford, MA
• Melrose, MA & Malden, MA & Billerica, MA
• Bedford, MA & Tewksbury, MA
• North Reading, MA & Andover, MA
• North Andover, MA & Somerville, MA & Cambridge, MA
• Boston, MA & Lowell, MA & Chelmsford, MA

Employee Referral Bonus
Know Someone Amazing?
If this role isn't the right fit but you know someone who would be a great addition to our team, send them our way!

Email [email protected] —you could earn a $1,250 referral bonus if they're hired.

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.