Veterinary Technicians and Technician Leadership

Looking for a place where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters?

At the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, you’ll be part of a close‑knit, mission‑driven team providing round‑the‑clock care for small animals, large animals, and exotics—365 days a year. For nearly 40 years, our hospital has been a place where compassion, learning, and excellence come together on a beautiful New England campus. As our teams continue to grow, we’re excited to welcome talented, dedicated veterinary professionals who want to build meaningful, long‑term careers.

 

Technician Opportunities

• Anesthesia Technician
• Overnight Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) Technician
• Lerner Clinic Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Research Technician
• Lab Animal Care Technician

 

Leadership Opportunities

• Specialty Technician Supervisor (Cardiology, Ophthalmology and Neurology)
• Assistant Director of Veterinary Nursing- Specialty Services

 

Per Diem Opportunities

• We also offer per-diem positions in ECC, Anesthesia, and Specialty Services for Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians with relevant experience.

 

We Value Your Experience

Tufts is proud to recognize the education, credentialing, and expertise our team members bring.

• Certified Veterinary Technicians: $26.50–$43.20/hour, based on credentials and experience
• Weekly pay for full‑time employees
• Transparent, competitive compensation that grows with you

 

Designed With Work–Life Balance in Mind

We know great care starts with cared‑for teams.

• Flexible 3‑day, 4‑day, or 5‑day scheduling options (depending on department)
• Opportunities that align with your life—not compete with it

 

Benefits That Support the Whole You

Our comprehensive benefits package reflects how much we value our people:

• Sign‑on bonuses
• Shift differentials, on‑call and emergency stipends
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off 
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and abundant CE resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long‑term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Legal services plan
• Pet care benefits
• And so much more

 

Why Tufts?

Here, you’ll work alongside world‑class clinicians, educators, and students in a collaborative academic environment where curiosity is encouraged and every team member plays an essential role. Whether you’re advancing your clinical skills, mentoring future professionals, or exploring new paths, you’ll find support every step of the way.

 

Come Grow With Us

If you’re looking for a place where your work has purpose, your voice matters, and your career can thrive—we’d love to meet you.

 

For complete information on the benefits of being a Tufts University employee please visit  

https://access.tufts.edu/benefits

To see information on specific positions including salary ranges and to apply please visit https://jobs.tufts.edu/

For additional information on positions or per diem opportunities please email the

Director of Veterinary Nursing- Jessica Boyle CVT, VTS (SAIM), [email protected]