Veterinary Technician -Internal Medicine and ER/ICU at United Veterinary Care

Veterinary Technician – Internal Medicine & ER/ICU

Signing Bonus up to $2,500

About Us

Bay State Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services (BSVESS) is a leading emergency and specialty hospital dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and client service. Our hospital is staffed with a collaborative team of highly skilled veterinary professionals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through education, compassion, and teamwork.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for a hybrid position rotating between Internal Medicine and Emergency/ICU services. This role offers the opportunity to expand technical skills, support advanced medical procedures, and deliver compassionate care to patients in both specialty and emergency settings.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care, including patient assessments, monitoring, diagnostic sample collection, IV catheter placement, medication/fluid administration, transfusion medicine, anesthesia monitoring, radiography, and emergency triage.
• Assist with Internal Medicine procedures such as endoscopy, bone marrow biopsy, and tracheal wash.
• Support communication between doctors and clients, ensuring medical information is conveyed accurately and compassionately.
• Coordinate appointments, procedures, emergency cases, and inpatient consultations.
• Advocate for patients and clients, addressing concerns with empathy and professionalism.
• Accurately obtain and document patient histories in the electronic medical record.
• Mentor and support fellow team members while continuously seeking professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a veterinary technician in a small animal clinical setting required.
• State certification to practice as a veterinary technician preferred.
• Proficiency in medical math (drug calculations, constant rate infusions, conversions).
• Strong technical knowledge in both Internal Medicine and Emergency/ICU.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Team-oriented, positive attitude with a commitment to patient advocacy.
• Physical ability to lift and restrain animals up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to anticipate patient needs.

Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance premiums and deductible coverage.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• $25,000 employer-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Continuing education opportunities, including in-hospital lectures and a CE stipend for certified technicians.
• Employee pet care discounts.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and on-site Veterinary Social Worker.

Why Join BSVESS?

This hybrid role provides a unique opportunity to gain experience in both specialty Internal Medicine and Emergency/ICU, while working in an environment that values education, collaboration, and professional growth.

BSVESS proudly offers veterinary services in emergency medicine, critical care, internal medicine, medical and radiation oncology, and both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. Our technical staff has extensive training in our state-of-the-art ICU, in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, CT and a full range of surgical equipment. Visit our website at https://bsvess.com to learn more about Bay State Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love. 

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.