CVT - Rotating Specialty Tech

Job Title: Certified Veterinary Technician - Rotating Specialty Technician
Location: Mount Laurel Animal Hospital - Mount Laurel, NJ

Job Type: Full Time

Requisition ID: 1297

About the Job

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and versatile Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Rotating Specialty Team.This role is designed for an experienced technician who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys variety in their workday, and is confident supporting multiple specialty and emergency departments.


As a Rotating Specialty Technician, you will float between departments including Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Anesthesia, Radiology, Emergency & Critical Care, Exotics, and Primary Care, providing essential technical support where it is needed most.This is a critical hospital-wide support role that helps maintain appropriate staffing during short staffing periods, vacations, high-volume caseloads, schedule gaps, and other evolving hospital needs. The schedule is published in advance; however, this position does require significant flexibility, and last-minute changes to daily assignments or schedule needs should be expected.Because this role requires a highly qualified, experienced, and adaptable technician,


Mount Laurel Animal Hospital offers a premium rate for the right candidate. If you are a confident multitasker with strong anesthesia skills, sound clinical judgment, and a passion for delivering high-quality care across varied disciplines, this position offers the opportunity to let your versatility shine and make a meaningful impact every day.

Position Overview:

This role is responsible for providing advanced technical, nursing, anesthesia, and patient care support across multiple specialty, emergency, and hospital service areas. This individual works closely with veterinarians, boarded specialists, emergency doctors, fellow nursing staff, and department leadership to ensure patients receive safe, efficient, and high-quality care regardless of department assignment. This role requires strong clinical experience, excellent communication, the ability to adapt quickly to different teams and workflows, and the confidence to step into high-need areas with professionalism and sound judgment. The ideal candidate is dependable, collaborative, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital environment.

A Quick Look at a Day in the Life:

A day at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital starts before you even walk through the doors. As you drive onto our beautiful working farm campus, you are greeted by some of the animals that make our hospital such a unique place to work including longhorns, emus, goats, pigs, and geese are all part of the experience. It is not your average trip into work, and that is just the beginning.

Forgot your coffee or breakfast on the way in? No problem. Our team enjoys access to a fully stocked breakfast bar along with free snacks available on site for staff, helping you start the day fueled and ready.


Once your shift begins, you will step into a fast-paced, team-centered hospital environment where your skills truly matter. A typical day may include supporting a specialty service with appointments and procedures, assisting with diagnostic workups, monitoring anesthesia for advanced procedures, helping in surgery, supporting hospitalized patients, or stepping into ECC to assist with triage, admits, or patient care during specialty downtime. Throughout the day, you may rotate between departments based on hospital need, assist with anesthesia and patient monitoring, communicate with doctors and nursing teams, support client education, perform treatments, help maintain patient flow, and provide immediate support to areas experiencing high caseloads or staffing challenges.

This role is ideal for a technician who thrives on precision, values teamwork, enjoys variety, and takes pride in being a reliable resource across the hospital. At Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, you get the opportunity to do meaningful, high-level work in a setting that is both dynamic and uniquely special.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide skilled technical and nursing support across multiple specialty departments on a rotating basis
• Float between Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Anesthesia, Radiology, ECC, Exotics and other assigned areas based on hospital need
• Administer and monitor anesthesia for surgical, diagnostic, and specialty procedures while maintaining patient safety and comfort
• Support the Emergency & Critical Care department in triage, admits, patient care, or other assigned roles during periods of specialty downtime or hospital need
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and carry out veterinarian-prescribed procedures accurately and safely
• Assist with diagnostics, sample collection, imaging, patient preparation, and procedure support.
• Obtain patient histories and assist with client communication, discharge instructions, and patient care education
• Maintain strict adherence to hospital protocols, safety guidelines, controlled drug procedures, and best practices for patient care and handling
• Keep clinical workspaces clean, organized, stocked, and ready for patient care
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, boarded specialists, fellow technicians, assistants, CSRs, and support staff to ensure seamless patient care
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with clients regarding care plans, procedures, treatment expectations, and discharge instructions
• Adapt quickly to changes in daily assignments, workflow, caseload, and department needs
• Provide immediate support to high-need areas during short staffing, vacations, high-volume periods, or unexpected schedule changes
• Participate in training new staff, continuing education initiatives, and hospital-wide events as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records, treatment notes, anesthesia records, procedure documentation, and client communication notes
• Serve as a dependable, flexible, and professional resource to help maintain appropriate staffing and patient care standards across ECC and specialty services

Skills You'll Use Regularly
• Advanced anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
• Specialty procedure support
• Emergency triage and admit support
• Patient assessment and nursing care
• Client communication and education
• Diagnostic sample collection and processing
• Radiology and imaging support
• Medication administration and treatment execution
• Surgical and procedural preparation
• Patient restraint and handling across multiple species
• Interdepartmental communication and teamwork
• Rapid prioritization and workflow adjustment

Qualifications
• Minimum 4+ years of veterinary technician experience, CVT preferred
• Strong anesthesia experience required
• Experience in specialty, emergency, surgery, anesthesia, or high-volume hospital medicine strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and confidently across multiple departments
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and prioritization skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask efficiently and remain calm under pressure in a high-volume setting
• Comfortable adapting to changing daily assignments, workflows, and department needs
• Flexible availability and willingness to adjust to last-minute schedule changes as hospital needs arise
• Passion for providing empathetic, high-quality care to patients and their families

Expectations of Conduct

All of our staff is expected to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and accountability in all aspects of the role. Candidates should communicate clearly and respectfully, follow hospital policies and medical protocols consistently, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute positively to team culture. A willingness to learn, accept feedback, and support shared hospital goals is essential.

What We Value

At Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, we strive to BE EPIC: Empowerment, Empathy, Professionalism, Integrity, and Collaboration. We are looking for team members who embody these values each day through compassionate patient care, respectful communication, accountability, and a strong commitment to supporting both their coworkers and the hospital as a whole.

Why Choose Mount Laurel Animal Hospital?

At Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work has a direct impact on patient care. We are committed to high-quality medicine, strong nursing support, and continued professional development. If you are looking for a hospital where you can continue to build your anesthesia knowledge and be part of a dedicated, team-centered environment, we encourage you to apply.

About Us

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is a fast-growing, privately owned hospital that values professional development and a strong work-life balance. Our team includes over 400 highly trained support staff, including Veterinary Technician Specialists in multiple fields. We offer a collaborative environment supported by leading-edge technology, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, and more. Located just outside Philadelphia and within driving distance of NYC and the Jersey Shore, we're ideally situated for both career and lifestyle.

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and maintains a respectful, inclusive environment. Discrimination of any kind is strictly prohibited, and our policies apply to all aspects of employment.

Accommodation Notice

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know in the "Want to tell us anything" section of the application. All accommodation requests are confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.

Please note f inal compensation is influenced by industry experience, schedule, credentials, skills, and applicants' abilities.