Veterinary Technician, Ward

Veterinary Technician | $25–$30/hour
Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday Day Shifts
Compensation: $25–$30/hour based on experience and skills assessment

Bulger Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency & Critical Care team in a Ward Technician role in Lawrence, Massachusetts. This opportunity is ideal for a Veterinary Technician who enjoys inpatient care, patient monitoring, treatment execution, and supporting hospitalized patients through every stage of their care.

As a Veterinary Technician on our Ward team, you’ll collaborate with experienced veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and specialty teams while providing exceptional nursing care in a fast-paced emergency and specialty hospital environment.

Compensation

• $25–$30/hour based on skills and 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
• 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

• Monday – Friday 10a – 6p
• NO WEEKENDS!
• Up to 3 holidays per year required

Responsibilities
As a Ward Veterinary Technician, you’ll provide hands-on nursing care for hospitalized, recovering, and critical patients while supporting Emergency & Critical Care services.

• Provide treatments and nursing care for hospitalized patients and pre- and post-operative cases
• Monitor surgery recovery patients and accurately document patient status in the medical record
• Partner with veterinarians on patient assessments, diagnostics, treatment plans, and procedures
• Prepare patients for surgery, administer pre-medications, place IV catheters, collect laboratory samples, and obtain radiographs
• Assist with patient stabilization including IV catheter placement, drug/fluid administration, and CPR as needed
• Perform technical Veterinary Technician skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, and safe patient restraint
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
• Discharge patients with clear client education including home care instructions, medications, and monitoring recommendations
• Communicate effectively with doctors, Veterinary Technicians, and nursing teams regarding patient care plans and concerns
• Maintain hospital safety standards and compliance with OSHA protocols
• Support a collaborative, positive, and patient-focused hospital environment

Qualifications

• CVT, LVT, or RVT preferred, but not required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a veterinary setting preferred
• Recent graduates of an accredited Veterinary Technology program are encouraged to apply
• Strong technical nursing skills and attention to detail
• Experience with inpatient care, patient monitoring, and treatments preferred
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced veterinary hospital environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Positive attitude with a collaborative, patient-focused approach to care
• Ability to take initiative and contribute to daily hospital operations
• Passion for continued learning and growth in emergency and specialty medicine
• 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 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.