Job Description

Locations: Lexington, Massachusetts

Categories: Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Req ID: 15503

Who we are:

Lexington-Bedford Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Technician

Status: Full-Time

Salary: $17–$22 per hour

Schedule: Flexible scheduling with rotating Saturdays & evening shifts required

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program.

Covered in Pet Hair? You Might Be One of Us.

Right now, as you read this, are you covered in pet hair? Do you have cat treats or dog bags in your pocket? Is there a cat—or maybe an 80-pound Labrador—in your lap?

If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, Lexington-Bedford Veterinary Hospital might be the right fit.

We’re looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our fantastic team. We have the structure and standards needed to deliver consistent, quality medical care, but that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten how to have fun. Veterinary medicine can be fast-paced, adrenaline-filled, and challenging, and we believe the right team can make all the difference.

If you’ve been looking for a place where you can use your skills, continue growing, support your teammates, and still laugh during the workday, believe it—we’re real, and we want to meet you.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love It Here

• A team that believes asking for help and offering help are equally important
• A collaborative environment where knowledge, skills, and experience are meant to be shared
• Mentoring and support as you continue growing your veterinary career
• Opportunities to develop professionally while encouraging the growth of others
• Rotating Saturday shifts
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
• Birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other important life events are worth celebrating
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• Plenty of opportunities to tolerate puppy kisses and kitty headbutts
• A positive atmosphere where the right cattitude can make anything pawsible

What Our Veterinary Technicians Do

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll be an important part of delivering consistent, high-quality medical care while supporting the veterinarians, patients, clients, and teammates around you. You’ll:

• Support veterinarians and the medical team in providing compassionate patient care
• Apply your veterinary technical skills to help maintain consistent standards of care
• Assist with patient care and clinical responsibilities within your training and experience
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians and fellow support team members
• Ask for help when you need it and readily offer support to others
• Share your knowledge, skills, and experience with your teammates—spidey powers are welcome, too
• Contribute to a collaborative environment where the entire team works toward positive patient outcomes
• Continue building your professional skills while helping others grow
• Bring positivity, flexibility, and teamwork to a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Provide plenty of patience for puppy kisses, kitty headbutts, and everything in between

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a Veterinary Technician who takes patient care seriously without taking themselves too seriously. You’ll bring:

• Veterinary technical skills and a commitment to quality patient care
• A positive, team-first attitude
• A willingness to ask questions, seek help, and support your teammates
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A desire to share your knowledge and learn from others
• The ability to thrive in the challenging, fast-paced world of veterinary medicine
• A commitment to continued professional growth
• A willingness to encourage and support the development of your teammates
• An appreciation for celebrating the people you work with
• A healthy tolerance for pet hair, puppy kisses, and kitty headbutts
• And, naturally, the right cattitude—because anything is pawsible

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

At Lexington-Bedford Veterinary Hospital, being part of a team means more than simply working alongside one another. We want people to ask for help, offer help, share what they know, and encourage each other to keep growing.

We also believe the people behind the medicine deserve to be celebrated. Birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other milestones matter around here, and the occasional coffee run, ice cream party, or meal on us never hurts either.

You’ll have mentoring and support as you advance your career, opportunities to continue developing your veterinary skills, and teammates who understand that the more you know, the better off we all are.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Benefit eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time status. Benefits designated as full-time only are subject to eligibility requirements.

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Have we piqued your interest yet? Awesome.

If you’re looking for a Veterinary Technician position where you can use your skills, continue growing, share what you know, and work with people who know veterinary medicine is better when you enjoy the team beside you, we’d love to meet you.

Bring your skills. Bring your personality. Bring your best cattitude. We’ll provide the puppy kisses, kitty headbutts, and occasional ice cream.

Apply today so we can get this party started!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Lexington-Bedford Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.