Veterinary Technician, Exotics

About the role

Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) in West Springfield, MA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join their Exotics team.

Responsibilities

• Play an important role in delivering safe, compassionate, high-quality care to exotic animal patients throughout diagnostics, treatment, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Aid veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, and diagnostic procedures for exotic species.
• Support anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery for surgical and procedural cases.
• Obtain and process laboratory samples.
• Perform patient restraint, treatment support, and nursing care for birds, reptiles, rabbits, and other exotic companion animals.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Communicate with clients regarding patient updates, discharge instructions, and post-operative care.
• Assist with inventory management and stocking of exotics-related supplies and equipment.
• Support advanced technical procedures including catheter placement, advanced monitoring, and specialty treatments.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency, Specialty, and technical teams to deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Veterinary Technician experience required.
• Small animal anesthesia experience required.
• Vegetation Technology degree or equivalent training required.
• CVT / LVT / RVT preferred.
• Experience working with exotic animal patients strongly preferred.
• Strong anesthesia monitoring and patient care skills.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency and specialty hospital environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Positive, team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to patient care.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Benefits

• Continuing Education + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• Paid Shoe Stipend & Scrubs provided (free to you!)
• CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
• RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• Professional Development Assistance
• PTO + Sick Time
• Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount + Immediate Family Pet Discount
• NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options Insurance
• Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Non-Credentialed Veterinary Technician: $18–$22/hour
Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT): $23–$28/hour
Compensation may be higher for VTS candidates

Schedule

Full-Time
Three 10-hour shifts weekly
Current schedule: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday