Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is now hiring Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technicians of all experience levels and across all shifts to support our growing ECC service and newly expanded patient care areas, including ICU, wards, and isolation. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new, state-of-the-art patient care space equipped with advanced technology, modern treatment areas, and the support of several boarded criticalists. Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician, working toward your CVT, or looking to grow into a higher-level ECC role, Mount Laurel Animal Hospital offers the environment, mentorship, caseload, and clinical support to help you advance your career.

At Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, our technicians are essential members of the patient care team. We are looking for individuals who bring strong technical ability, sound judgment, attention to detail, compassion, and a genuine commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and high-quality emergency and critical care medicine.

This role is responsible for providing hands-on nursing care to emergency, hospitalized, and critically ill patients. This role works closely with emergency doctors, boarded criticalists, specialists, and nursing leadership to ensure patients receive timely, compassionate, and medically appropriate care throughout every stage of hospitalization. Technicians in this role may assist with emergency triage, patient stabilization, advanced nursing care, ICU monitoring, treatments, diagnostics, procedures, anesthesia support, client communication, and detailed medical documentation. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced clinical environment, values collaboration, and wants to continue building advanced ECC nursing skills.

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 receiving hospitalized patients, reviewing treatment plans, assisting with emergency triage, monitoring critical cases, administering medications, performing diagnostics, supporting procedures, and communicating closely with doctors and team members to ensure continuity of care.

Throughout the day, you may place or maintain IV catheters, monitor patients on CRIs, assist with transfusions, collect and process lab samples, perform nursing assessments, support CPCR efforts, prepare patients for emergency procedures, and provide detailed handoffs to ensure every patient receives consistent care from shift to shift. This role is ideal for a technician who thrives on precision, values teamwork, and takes pride in advocating for patients at every stage of care. At Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, you get the opportunity to do meaningful, high-level work in a setting that is dynamic, supportive, and uniquely special.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and assist in advanced nursing care for hospitalized, emergency, and critical patients
• Administer medications via multiple routes, including IV, IM, SQ, and PO
• Monitor and assess patient vitals, including blood pressure, ECG, temperature, pulse oximetry, respiratory rate, and pain scores
• Set up and monitor IV fluids, CRIs, syringe pumps, and multi-port line systems
• Perform fluid therapy calculations, medication calculations, and medical math accurately
• Conduct phlebotomy, sample collection, lab sample handling, and basic hematology procedures
• Assist with emergency triage, patient stabilization, trauma care, and unstable patient management
• Prepare and monitor patients for emergency surgeries, procedures, sedation, or anesthesia
• Administer and monitor transfusion therapy, including blood typing and cross-matching
• Maintain feeding tubes, urinary catheters, bandages, splints, and wound care plans as needed
• Provide nursing care for dogs, cats, and exotic species
• Support CPCR efforts and emergency stabilization procedures
• Maintain accurate medical records, treatment logs, controlled drug documentation, and invoicing
• Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, teammates, and clients regarding patient care, updates, discharges, and treatment plans
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment
• Participate in ongoing training, continuing education, skill development opportunities, in teaching and training of students and coworkers when applicable

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of advanced inpatient, ICU, or emergency veterinary care experience preferred for higher-level technician roles
• CVT, LVT, RVT, or VTS/ECC preferred or encouraged
• All technician levels are encouraged to apply, including technicians looking to grow into emergency and critical care
• Experience in high-volume, multi-doctor, emergency, or specialty hospitals preferred
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency or interest in developing advanced nursing skills, patient monitoring, emergency procedures, and ICU care
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to compassionate patient and client care
• Comfortable working with dogs, cats, and exotic species
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective in high-stress or rapidly changing situations
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation
• Team-oriented mindset with a desire to learn, teach, and contribute to a positive hospital culture
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

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 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.

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 final compensation is influenced by industry experience, schedule, credentials, skills, and applicants' abilities.