Veterinary Technician, Exotics
Ethos Veterinary Health·West Springfield, Massachusetts
Ethos Veterinary Health·West Springfield, Massachusetts
The technician will assist with exotic patient exams, diagnostic procedures, anesthesia, and recovery while maintaining accurate medical records. They are also responsible for client communications, inventory management, and performing advanced clinical tasks like chemotherapy protocols.
Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) in West Springfield, MA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Exotics team. This full-time Veterinary Technician opportunity is ideal for a Vet Tech who enjoys working with exotic animal patients while growing advanced anesthesia, specialty medicine, and patient care skills.
Join a collaborative emergency and specialty animal hospital where you’ll provide high-quality care for unique patients including birds, reptiles, rabbits, and other exotic companion animals while working alongside an experienced clinical team.
About Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) We are a 24-hour, VECCS Level 2 Certified, state-of-the-art Emergency + Specialty veterinary hospital.
Like human medical specialists, VESH supports primary care veterinarians with the evaluation and treatment of pets affected by trauma, chronic issues, serious illness, or unusual disorders requiring advanced training, while also providing critical and emergency veterinary care.
We offer a variety of specialty services including Advanced Imaging (CT), Internal Medicine, Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Emergency and Critical Care.
At VESH, you’ll join a collaborative team committed to exceptional medicine, compassionate care, and continued learning. Every role in our hospital contributes to improving the lives of pets and the families who love them.
This location offers access to a broad veterinary talent market across Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut.
Know Someone Amazing? If this role isn’t the right fit but you know a great CVT, send them our way! Email Katelin.Shephard@ethosvet.com—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.
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.
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, including small animal anesthesia. A Veterinary Technology degree or equivalent is required, with a preference for Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) status.
Market context
Support-services roles in Massachusetts often draw steady interest because schools and healthcare settings need reliable staff who can keep daily operations running. These positions can be competitive when employers look for detail-oriented candidates who can stand and move for long periods, and prior animal experience may help in some settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show dependable work habits and readiness for active duties.
