Lead Veterinary Surgical Technician Swansea MA

$52k to $64k

Posted Oct 9, 2026

Job description

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS Pay: $25.00-$31.00/hour (dependent upon experience and education) Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 8:00 AM-6:00 PM Flexibility: Alternate 4-day schedules may be considered Weekend Requirement: No weekends currently required BENEFITS Health � Dental � Vision � 401(k) with Strong Employer Match � Paid Time Off � Continuing Education � Team Member Benefits � Employee Pet Care Discount � Annual Uniform Allowance � Mental Health Focused Services � Career Growth & Training Opportunities & MORE!

WHY COASTAL VETERINARY CARE Coastal Veterinary Care is a brand-new general practice in Swansea, MA, built around collaboration, growth, and exceptional patient care. As a founding member of our clinical team, you'll have the opportunity to help shape workflows, contribute ideas, and make a lasting impact from day one while helping build a high-performing surgical program.

As our Lead Veterinary Surgical Technician, you'll serve as both a hands-on clinical expert and a trusted surgical resource for the team. You'll oversee anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, patient recovery, and post-operative care while supporting teammates and helping create a positive, collaborative work environment.

We're looking for someone who communicates openly, enjoys mentoring others, and believes great patient care starts with strong teamwork. Learn more about us here (Website): https://coastalveterinarycare.com/ REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE | NON-NEGOTIABLE � 5+ years of Veterinary Technician experience � Extensive surgical experience required � Advanced anesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing skills � Strong knowledge of patient recovery and post-operative care � Experience preparing patients, instruments, equipment, and surgical suites for procedures � Ability to confidently manage anesthetized patients and respond appropriately to changes in patient status � Strong communication skills and collaborative approach to patient care � Excellent organizational and time-management skills � Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care � Must be 18 years of age or older PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS | NOT A DEAL BREAKER � CVT, LVT, or RVT credential preferred � Experience mentoring, training, or supporting fellow technicians � Leadership experience is a plus but can be developed after hire � Dental procedure and dental radiography experience � Experience developing workflows, protocols, and clinical processes � Passion for continuing education and professional development � Warm, welcoming personality with a team-first mindset LET'S TALK!

If this sounds like what you've been looking for, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and let's set up a conversation to learn more about you, what you're looking for next, and whether this could be a great fit. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Coastal Veterinary Care/COVE Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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