Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Practice Partners
$29 - $35 / hour
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Description
Veterinary Technician
Salary: $29 - $35 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: The hospital is open 8 a.m.–9 p.m., seven days a week, evenings and rotating weekends required.
Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technicians to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.
We’re building a brand-new team for our general practice and urgent care hospital opening in October 2026, and we’re excited to add passionate Veterinary Technicians to our lineup!
What to Expect as aVet Tech
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Professional development opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
- Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
- Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
- Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
- Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
- Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
- Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.
Qualifications:
- Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
- Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
- Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
About Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care
Opening in October 2026, Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care will bring high-quality general practice and urgent veterinary care to Boston’s historic North End.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
#VETTECH
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- professional development
About this role
Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care is building a new general practice and urgent care facility opening in Boston's North End in October 2026, and they're recruiting full-time veterinary technicians to launch the team. This is an opportunity to help establish a new hospital from the ground up, working in a facility open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., which means evening and rotating weekend shifts are part of the role.
You'll support veterinarians across the full spectrum of patient care—from exams and surgery to anesthesia and recovery—while handling and restraining animals with both skill and compassion. The work spans technical duties like lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV placement, as well as client communication, medical record management, and maintaining clean, stocked treatment areas. You'll need solid knowledge of common disease states, the ability to alert veterinarians to patient changes, and familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety protocols.
The position pays $29–$35 per hour based on your experience and qualifications. Full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and professional development opportunities. This role suits someone with prior animal care and veterinary experience who values being part of a new initiative and working in a diverse, inclusive environment.
How this employer is doing
average
- Recent Acquisition
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000
In the news
Audax-backed Veterinary Practice Partners acquires Caring Hands Animal Hospital, pehub.com
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