The Anesthesia Technician will assist board-certified specialists and VTS technicians in managing cases, performing patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures alongside surgeons. Key duties include executing, monitoring, and recovering all assigned sedation and anesthetic events, as well as assisting in the operating room during orthopedic surgeries.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be skilled veterinary technicians passionate about joining the Anesthesia team at a Level 1 Emergency & Critical Care Hospital. The role requires performing comprehensive patient care, including obtaining and processing various lab samples and providing unparalleled nursing care.
Case ManagementPatient AssessmentCollaborationNursing CareDiagnosticsProceduresAnesthetic MonitoringRecoveryTreatmentsSedation ManagementVeterinary TechnicianOrthopedic Surgery AssistanceLab Sample ProcessingOperating Room DutiesScrub-in Technician
Join Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital as an Anesthesia Veterinary Technician and grow your skills in a Level 1 Emergency & Critical Care specialty hospital with advanced surgery, MRI, CT, and collaborative specialty care.
Compensation
$24–$38/hour, based on experience and skills
Higher rates available for VTS technicians
Schedule
3 12-hour shifts per week
Wednesday/Thursday, plus alternating Friday/Saturday
Full-Time Benefits Professional Development & Certification Support
CE Allowance + Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved courses
RECOVER Training
16-Week VTNE Study Group Program + One-time VTNE Reimbursement
License application/renewal reimbursement for CVTs
VTS financial support and onsite mentorship
Partnership with veterinary technology programs, including scholarship opportunities
Work-Life Balance & Wellness
Vacation = 3 weeks per year, increases with tenure at Ethos
Sick Time = 1 week per year
Holiday pay = DOUBLE TIME
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability + Life Insurance
401(k) with discretionary match
Additional Perks
Uniform Allowance
Employee Pet Discount
Responsibilities
Assist in managing anesthesia cases while collaborating with board-certified specialists and VTS technicians
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Vacation
Holiday Pay
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Sick Time
Professional Development
Certification Support
Training Opportunities
Uniform Allowance
Employee Pet Discount
CE Allowance
401(k) with Discretionary Match
Education Sponsorship
VTS Mentorship
Perform patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures alongside each surgeon
Obtain and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates
Execute, monitor, and recover assigned sedation and anesthetic events
Assist with operating room duties as a nurse and scrub-in technician during orthopedic surgeries
Provide comfort, advocacy, and high-quality nursing care for every patient
Qualifications
Experienced Veterinary Technician, Vet Tech, CVT, RVT, or LVT preferred
Anesthesia, surgery, specialty, emergency, or critical care experience preferred
Strong patient monitoring, technical, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced specialty veterinary environment
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.
Location & Surrounding Areas Mass Vet is located in Woburn, MA, with access to strong veterinary talent across Burlington, Winchester, Stoneham, Wakefield, Reading, Wilmington, Medford, Malden, Arlington, Lexington, Somerville, Cambridge, Lowell, Lawrence, Salem, NH, and the greater Boston area.
Relocation Relocating to the Boston area? This is an opportunity to join one of the region’s leading specialty and emergency hospitals while building advanced anesthesia and surgical skills in a collaborative, technician-driven environment.
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Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine.
As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually.
The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers.
Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence.
Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.
The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.
For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
