Veterinary Assistant - Lab

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital•Mount Laurel Township, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is currently seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Veterinary Assistant Lab Technician to join our busy specialty and emergency veterinary hospital for a mid-day shift position. We are looking for a dependable professional to support our growing laboratory team. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and timely sample processing, maintaining quality assurance standards, and communicating with third-party diagnostic labs. We value a strong team-oriented approach and a commitment to delivering accurate and timely diagnostics that support patient care across multiple departments.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in a veterinary hospital or veterinary laboratory setting
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment
Proficient in medical software and record-keeping
Team-oriented with excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Abaxis, IDEXX, and/or Heska diagnostic equipment preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Receive and process internal and external laboratory requests in a timely and accurate manner
Conduct in-house diagnostic procedures including fecal ova and parasite testing, hematology, urinalysis, and dermatology/otic sampling
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized laboratory workspace
Restock laboratory supplies according to inventory needs
Process and submit samples to third-party diagnostic laboratories and ensure proper tracking
Maintain records for all lab work and samples placed on hold
Enter data accurately into medical records, charge systems, and inventory logs
Communicate with outside lab representatives to address and resolve discrepancies or delays
Report equipment issues to the Lead Laboratory Technician for resolution
Follow all protocols related to quality assurance, accuracy, and safety