Certified Veterinary Technician, Emergency Assistant Supervisor

Certified Veterinary Technician, Emergency Assistant Supervisor | $28–$36/hour 
Location: Lawrence, MA
Schedule: Full-Time | Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM
Compensation: $28–$36/hour + $5/hour overnight differential from 11:00 PM–6:00 AM

Bulger Veterinary Hospital in Lawrence, MA is hiring a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency & Critical Care department as an Assistant Clinical Supervisor. This overnight leadership opportunity combines advanced ER/ICU patient care with hands-on team leadership in a multi-specialty and emergency animal hospital.

This position is approximately 90% clinical and 10% leadership, making it a strong opportunity for an experienced Emergency Veterinary Technician who wants to grow as a leader while continuing to work directly with patients and complex cases.

Compensation

• $28–$36/hour
• Overnight differential: Base rate + $5/hour from 11:00 PM–6:00 AM

• Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement
• RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills
• Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support
• 16-Week VTNE Study Group
• Professional Development Assistance
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount
• Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans
• NVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options
• Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

• Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
• 6:00 PM–6:30 AM
• Overnight schedule

• Lead shift operations and help ensure the Emergency & Critical Care team is prepared for the caseload
• Provide hands-on coaching, mentorship, and clinical support to Veterinary Technicians and support staff
• Participate directly in high-acuity ER and Critical Care cases, including triage, patient stabilization, treatments, and procedures
• Apply strong ER/ICU skills while supporting hospitalized and critically ill patients
• Perform and monitor anesthesia and sedation using established safety and patient-care protocols
• Partner with veterinarians and team members across emergency and specialty medicine to support efficient patient care and workflow
• Help identify and resolve clinical and operational challenges during the shift
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance conversations
• Model accountability, teamwork, clear communication, and high standards of patient care
• Help CVTs, RVTs, LVTs, and other Vet Tech team members continue developing their emergency and critical care skills

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) required
• 3+ years of Emergency Veterinary experience
• Strong ER/ICU clinical skill set
• Anesthesia training and experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, coach, and develop a team
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, high-acuity Emergency & Critical Care environment
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to growth, accountability, teamwork, and high-quality patient care
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

• Lawrence, MA & Andover, MA
• North Andover, MA & Methuen, MA
• Haverhill, MA & Lowell, MA
• Dracut, MA & Tewksbury, MA
• Salem, NH & Windham, NH
• Nashua, NH & Derry, NH
• Manchester, NH & Boston North Shore communities

Many of our team members commute from surrounding areas throughout the Merrimack Valley, Greater Boston, and southern New Hampshire.

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.

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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.