Veterinary Technician Jobs in Massachusetts

Veterinary Technician jobs in Massachusetts are consistently in demand, concentrated across companion animal practices, specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals, academic research institutions, and zoological settings, with openings at every level from entry-level technician to senior and supervisory roles. Boston, Worcester, and Springfield anchor the largest share of hiring, where established employers like Angell Animal Medical Center, VCA Animal Hospitals, and Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialties maintain ongoing staffing needs. The most sought-after specialties in Massachusetts are emergency and critical care, anesthesia, and internal medicine technology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles151+
Top employerVCA Animal Hospitals
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring74
Work type98% On-site
Top industryAnimal Care

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Experienced Veterinary Technician
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New 7h ago
Experienced Veterinary Technician
Riverlin Animal Hospital
Millbury, Massachusetts
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$21 - $26/hr
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Reading Animal Clinic
Veterinary Technician, CVT
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Reading Animal Clinic
New 9h ago
Veterinary Technician, CVT
Reading Animal Clinic
Reading, Massachusetts
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
On-Site
11-50

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Part or Full Time Veterinary Technician
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Part or Full Time Veterinary Technician
Hillside Veterinary Clinic
Auburn, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Maintenance & Repair
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Veterinary Technician Certification

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Ethos Veterinary Health
Veterinary Technician, Radiology
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Ethos Veterinary Health
New 23h ago
Veterinary Technician, Radiology
Ethos Veterinary Health
Lawrence, Massachusetts
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$23 - $32/hr
Veterinary Technician Certification
10,000+

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Sunderland Animal Hospital
Veterinary Technician Supervisor
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Sunderland Animal Hospital
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Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Sunderland Animal Hospital
Sunderland, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$28 - $40/hr
On-Site
Veterinary Technician Certification

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Veterinary Technician Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
10 jobs
Grafton
7 jobs
Swansea
7 jobs
Shrewsbury
7 jobs
Lawrence
6 jobs
South Weymouth
6 jobs
South Deerfield
6 jobs
Walpole
5 jobs
Westford
4 jobs

Veterinary Technician Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • VCA Animal Hospitals
    VCA Animal Hospitals19
  • Ethos Veterinary Health
    Ethos Veterinary Health19
  • MSPCA-Angell
    MSPCA-Angell7
  • VEG ER for Pets
    VEG ER for Pets7
  • Tufts University
    Tufts University7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Animal Care & Pet Services23
  • Education4
  • Staffing & Recruiting1
  • Healthcare & Medical Services1

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in veterinary technician jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Active Veterinary Technician license issued or recognized by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Veterinary Medicine
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program
  • Certification as a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred by most employers
  • Proficiency in patient restraint, venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, and digital radiography
  • Experience with veterinary practice management software such as Cornerstone or Avimark
  • Strong communication skills for client education and collaboration with veterinarians and support staff

Veterinary Technician Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a veterinary technician in Massachusetts?

To work as a veterinary technician in Massachusetts, you must obtain a license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Veterinary Medicine. Candidates must complete an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, typically an associate degree, and pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination. Massachusetts also requires a state jurisprudence component as part of the licensing process. Once licensed, you can apply directly to practices, specialty hospitals, and research institutions across the state.

How much do veterinary technicians make in Massachusetts?

Veterinary technicians in Massachusetts earn a median of about $49,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $37,500 for the lowest 10% to over $64,470 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire veterinary technicians in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring veterinary technicians in Massachusetts right now include VCA Animal Hospitals, Ethos Veterinary Health, and MSPCA-Angell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts also has a strong concentration of specialty and emergency referral hospitals, academic veterinary programs, and research institutions that recruit licensed technicians on an ongoing basis.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most veterinary technician jobs?

The cities with the most veterinary technician openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Grafton, and Swansea. Boston drives the largest share of demand given its density of specialty and emergency animal hospitals, university-affiliated veterinary programs, and biomedical research facilities, while Worcester and Springfield support steady hiring through regional general practices and multi-location veterinary groups serving those metro populations.

Are there remote veterinary technician jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they are rare. Veterinary technician work is hands-on by nature, requiring direct patient care, anesthesia monitoring, and in-clinic procedures that cannot be performed remotely. About 2% of veterinary technician openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in telehealth triage, veterinary medical coding, or client communication roles rather than clinical technician work.

How can I get hired as a veterinary technician in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a veterinary assistant or kennel technician role at a general practice or specialty hospital while completing or having recently completed an AVMA-accredited program. Large Massachusetts employers like Angell Animal Medical Center and VCA locations regularly bring on new graduates and offer structured mentorship during the first year. Holding an active Massachusetts veterinary technician license, even before accumulating clinical hours, gives candidates a strong edge and opens access to externship-to-hire pipelines that many Boston-area specialty practices use to build their technician teams.

Where can I find and apply to veterinary technician jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to veterinary technician jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across general practices, specialty hospitals, emergency clinics, and research institutions. Find the roles that fit your experience and licensure and apply directly through each listing.

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