Veterinary Technician, ICU Overnight

About the Role

Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Overnight ICU 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

• $30–$40/hour based on experience, skills assessment, and technician leveling
• $38–$45/hour for Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS)
• $5/hr overnight shift differential (11p - 7a)

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
• Overnights
• Rotating weekends required

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

About the Hospital

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, and referral services across specialties including Acupuncture, Anesthesia, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Social Work, and Surgery.

Location

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; and Chelmsford, MA.