Mobile Veterinary Technician - Primary
About The Position
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is seeking a skilled, motivated, and patient-focused Veterinary Technician to join its Primary Care team. The role combines work in a fast-paced hospital environment with a high-demand mobile veterinary practice. Technicians contribute to patient care through clinical support, sound judgment, attention to detail, patient safety, and teamwork. The position includes obtaining medical histories, maintaining appointment flow in the hospital and on the road, performing venipuncture, and educating clients. The technician must work with cats and dogs and be experienced, independent, and organized enough to support the daily flow of the mobile service. The work may include welcoming clients and patients and assisting with outpatient appointments in the hospital or in clients’ homes. The hospital also provides urgent care, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry. Technicians help clients who may be stressed or worried by providing calm, compassionate support and clear medical information. The hospital describes its environment as collaborative and team-centered, with opportunities to build clinical knowledge and contribute to patient care.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Technician.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability and willingness to drive a company vehicle as far as 30 miles from the hospital.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Excellent communication and client service skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration across departments.
- Ability to lift and carry animals or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for extended periods.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong attention to detail and critical-thinking ability.
- Professionalism, dependability, accountability, accurate documentation, willingness to learn and accept feedback, and a positive contribution to team culture.
Nice To Haves
- CVT, RVT, or LVT credential.
- Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, and patient handling.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to a variety of species under veterinarian supervision.
- Assist doctors in exam rooms or in clients’ homes.
- Prepare vaccines and fill preventatives.
- Restrain animals for venipuncture, examinations, and treatments.
- Express anal glands and perform nail trims.
- Assist with diagnostic imaging in the clinical setting.
- Stock and clean workspaces.
- Obtain patient histories and enter them into the electronic medical record.
- Practice fear-free initiatives.
- Maintain clear and accurate medical documentation.
- Assist with anesthesia induction and preparation of surgical sites in the clinical setting.
- Prepare and maintain surgical suites and equipment in the clinical setting.
- Educate pet owners about treatments, medications, and wellness recommendations.
- Monitor sedations and general anesthetic cases in the clinical setting.
- Accurately record patient data, monitor vital signs, and administer medications.
- Uphold hospital standards and contribute to a positive, supportive culture.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully, follow hospital policies and medical protocols, and support shared hospital goals.
Benefits
- Access to a fully stocked breakfast bar and free snacks on site.
- Professional development and continued opportunities to build knowledge and clinical skills.
- Collaborative, team-centered work environment with strong nursing support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
