Ethos Veterinary Health·Woburn, Massachusetts
The Operating Room Assistant is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. They also maintain surgical suite cleanliness and manage sterile supply inventory to ensure safe patient care.
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn, MA is hiring an Operating Room Attendant (Central Sterile Technician) to support our Surgery team. This full-time opportunity is ideal for someone looking to build a career in veterinary medicine while supporting advanced surgical care in a specialty animal hospital.
As a Central Sterile Technician, you’ll play an essential role in maintaining sterile processing standards, preparing surgical instruments, and supporting our operating room teams to provide exceptional patient care.
• $22 - $24 based on skills assessment leveling
As an Operating Room Attendant (Central Sterile Technician) at Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital, you’ll help maintain a safe, organized, and efficient surgical environment while supporting specialty surgery and patient care teams.
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.
Join a community where your passion for veterinary care meets limitless professional and personal growth opportunities.
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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.
This is an entry-level role requiring fluent English and strong interpersonal skills; experience with surgical sterilization is preferred but not required. CRCST/CBSPD certification or veterinary surgical experience is considered a plus.
Market context
In Massachusetts, dental hygiene roles typically draw steady demand from practices focused on preventive care and patient retention. These positions are competitive because employers usually require an accredited associate degree or higher, an active state license, and often offer benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm licensure and education fit before applying.
