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Veterinary Technician, Emergency | $22–$32/hr
Location: Natick, MA
Schedule: Per Diem | Flexible scheduling based on hospital needs and availability
Compensation: $22–$32/hour + $5/hour Overnight Shift Differential
Boston West Veterinary Emergency & Specialty in Natick, MA is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency & Critical Care team. This per diem Veterinary Technician opportunity is ideal for a Vet Tech looking to expand emergency medicine, specialty medicine, and advanced patient care skills while working in a collaborative animal hospital.
Join a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital where your technical skills, critical thinking, and compassionate patient care are valued every shift.
Compensation
- $22–$32/hour, based on experience and skill leveling assessment
- Additional $5/hour shift differential for hours worked between 11:00 PM–7:00 AM
- Per diem - Flexible scheduling based on hospital needs & team member availability
As a Veterinary Technician at Boston West, you will play an essential role in delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency and specialty environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide compassionate nursing care and patient monitoring
- Assist veterinarians with diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, and laboratory sample collection
- Monitor anesthesia and sedation patients
- Support imaging procedures including radiology, CT, and ultrasound
- Triage incoming emergency patients
- Communicate clearly with clients and team members regarding patient care and treatment plans
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Support daily workflow across departments while contributing to a collaborative hospital culture
- Veterinary Technician experience required
- Emergency and/or specialty experience strongly preferred
- Strong technical skills and confidence in patient handling and nursing care
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented hospital environment
- Positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed to support the team
- Commitment to maintaining a respectful, collaborative, and uplifting workplace culture
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
You’re not here to just get through your shift—you’re here to grow, contribute, and be part of something exceptional.
At Boston West, we bring together Expert Care and Local Heart—meaning you’ll practice high-level medicine while building real connections with patients, clients, and your team.
- Medicine that challenges you – Work alongside a highly skilled team in a 10,000 sq. ft. specialty facility with CT, ultrasound, and advanced diagnostics, where your knowledge and critical thinking truly matter
- Care that goes beyond medicine – Support and guide clients through emotional moments, building trust and making a lasting impact when they need it most
- True collaboration – ER + Specialty working together, partnering across departments and with referring veterinarians to deliver seamless, thoughtful care
- Real career growth – Whether you’re pursuing VTS or expanding your skills, we invest in your future and give you the opportunity to level up
- You’re heard here – Your input matters in patient care, case management, and team decisions—you’re a valued voice, not just a role
- A team you actually want to work with – Supportive, positive, and genuinely collaborative, with people who show up for each other every day
Surrounding Areas
Boston West Veterinary Emergency & Specialty is located in Natick, Massachusetts, with access to many surrounding communities where experienced Veterinary Technicians often commute from, including:
- Framingham, MA & Wellesley, MA
- Newton, MA & Needham, MA
- Westborough, MA & Marlborough, MA
- Hopkinton, MA & Sudbury, MA
- Wayland, MA & Ashland, MA
- Medfield, MA & Dedham, MA
- Worcester, MA
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.
About Ethos Veterinary Health
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.
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