Urgently Hiring Surgery and Anesthesia Veterinary Technician

Job Title: Urgently Hiring - Surgery and Anesthesia Veterinary Technician Location: Mount Laurel Animal Hospital – Mount Laurel, NJ Job Type: Full Time Requisition ID: 1334 Salary Range: $22.00 to $36.00 hourly Job is set in Mount Laurel, NJ, in a full-time role within a fast‑growing veterinary hospital. About the Job Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is seeking a skilled, motivated, and patient‑focused Veterinary Technician – Anesthesia to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technician who is passionate about anesthesia, enjoys working in a fast‑paced hospital environment, and wants to continue growing their clinical skills. Position Overview This role is responsible for providing anesthetic, peri‑operative, and nursing support for patients undergoing diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic procedures. The technician works closely with veterinarians and nursing staff to ensure safe anesthetic management, accurate monitoring, thorough documentation, and excellent patient care from preparation through recovery. Key Responsibilities Prepare patients, equipment, and medications for anesthesia and procedural support while ensuring procedural readiness and patient safety. Induce, maintain, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia, including patient assessment support, catheter placement, intubation, monitoring, and recovery care. Recognize changes in patient status, communicate promptly with veterinarians, and adjust support as directed throughout procedures. Operate and troubleshoot anesthesia machines, ventilators, infusion pumps, and monitoring equipment while maintaining accurate anesthesia and treatment records. Support a clean, organized, and efficient workflow while collaborating with doctors, technicians, assistants, and other departments to ensure continuity of care. Skills & Qualifications Veterinary technician experience required; anesthesia experience strongly preferred. Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred, though strong experienced candidates may be considered. Strong knowledge of anesthetic monitoring, patient recovery, drug calculations, and peri‑operative nursing care. Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking ability, and comfort working in a fast‑paced clinical environment. Strong communication, teamwork, and time‑management skills. Expectations of Conduct All staff are expected to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and accountability. Candidates should communicate clearly and respectfully, follow hospital policies and medical protocols consistently, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute positively to team culture. What We Value At Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, we strive to BE EPIC: Empowerment, Empathy, Professionalism, Integrity, and Collaboration. We seek team members who embody these values through compassionate patient care, respectful communication, accountability, and a strong commitment to supporting both coworkers and the hospital. Why Mount Laurel Animal Hospital? We value your skills, support your growth, and provide a direct impact on patient care. The hospital offers high‑quality medicine, strong nursing support, and continued professional development in a dedicated, team‑centered environment. About Us Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is a fast‑growing, privately owned hospital that values professional development and strong work‑life balance. The team includes over 400 highly trained support staff, including Veterinary Technician Specialists in multiple fields, supported by leading‑edge technology such as MRI, CT, and fluoroscopy. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. 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. Please note final compensation is influenced by industry experience, schedule, credentials, skills, and applicants’ abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr