Lead Surgical Veterinary Technician

The role

You will support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia and recovery. You will also handle and restrain animals, perform technical duties, and communicate with clients about care.

What you will do

• 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.

Required 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.
• Experience in animal care, client communication and veterinary procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan for full-time employees.
• Professional development opportunities.

Before you apply

• The hospital opens in October 2026, and the team is being built now.

About the company

Lovejoy Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care is opening in October 2026 to provide general practice and urgent veterinary care in Boston's historic North End. The employer states it is dedicated to an culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.