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

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 is looking to continue growing their clinical skills in a high-level setting. At Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, our technicians play an essential role in delivering exceptional patient care. We are looking for someone who brings strong technical ability, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to patient safety and teamwork.

Position Overview:

This role is responsible for providing anesthetic, perioperative, and nursing support for patients undergoing diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic procedures. This individual works closely with veterinarians and fellow nursing staff to ensure safe anesthetic management, accurate monitoring, thorough documentation, and excellent patient care from preparation through recovery.

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 reviewing the anesthesia schedule, preparing machines and monitoring equipment, checking drug protocols, and ensuring each patient is properly worked up and ready for their procedure. Throughout the day, you may place IV catheters, induce and maintain anesthesia, monitor vital parameters, assist with advanced procedures, troubleshoot concerns in real time, and support safe, smooth recoveries. 

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 both dynamic and uniquely special.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 perioperative 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

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.

Learn more at: https://mlahvet.com/beepic/

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.