Veterinary Technician - Primary Care
About The Position
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is seeking a skilled, motivated, and patient-focused Veterinary Technician for its Primary Care team. The role supports high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment and offers the opportunity to continue developing clinical skills. Technicians work with cats, dogs, and occasionally exotic species, and contribute to a team-centered hospital with primary care, mobile service, urgent care, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry services. Care may take place in the clinical setting or in clients’ homes. The position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, commitment to patient safety, and compassionate communication with clients and coworkers. Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is a fast-growing, privately owned hospital with more than 400 support staff and Veterinary Technician Specialists in multiple fields. The hospital describes its environment as collaborative and supported by leading-edge technology, including MRI, CT, and fluoroscopy. It emphasizes professional development, high-quality medicine, strong nursing support, and work-life balance. Staff are expected to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, accountability, clear and respectful communication, accurate documentation, adherence to hospital policies and medical protocols, willingness to learn and accept feedback, and support for shared hospital goals. The hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Technician.
- Excellent communication and client-service skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team across departments.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Compassionate, detail-oriented approach and commitment to professional growth.
- 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 clinical environment.
- May be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on department needs.
- Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, accountability, respectful communication, and adherence to hospital policies and medical protocols.
- Maintain accurate documentation, accept feedback, and support shared hospital goals.
Nice To Haves
- CVT, RVT, or LVT credential preferred.
- Strong technical skills in venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, and patient handling preferred.
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 patients 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, accurate medical documentation and record patient data.
- Assist with anesthesia induction and surgical-site preparation.
- Prepare and maintain surgical suites and equipment.
- Educate pet owners about treatments, medications, and wellness recommendations.
- Monitor sedations and general anesthetic cases, monitor vital signs, and administer medications.
- Help maintain appointment flow and support a positive, collaborative hospital culture.
Benefits
- Access to a fully stocked breakfast bar and free on-site snacks.
- Professional development and continued clinical growth.
- Collaborative team environment with strong nursing support and leading-edge technology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
