Advanced Medicine. Exceptional Mentorship. A Career That Grows With You. Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is hiring Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technicians across experience levels and shifts. Whether you are developing your emergency nursing skills or already thrive in high-acuity ICU care, our growing ECC service offers the caseload, support and opportunity to move forward. Join our newly expanded patient care areas, including ICU, wards and isolation, with modern treatment spaces, advanced equipment and access to several boarded criticalists. You will work alongside emergency veterinarians, specialists and nursing leadership caring for patients who need skilled, attentive support around the clock. Why Join Our Emergency & Critical Care Team?
- All technician experience levels encouraged to apply, with opportunities to learn and advance
- All shifts available. Working overnight? Earn an additional $6 per hour for hours worked between 10 PM and 6 AM, bringing your hourly rate to $28-$42 during those hours.
- Newly expanded ICU, wards and isolation areas designed for high-quality patient care
- Learn from boarded criticalists, emergency veterinarians, experienced technicians and specialty teams
- Develop or deepen skills in triage, stabilization, critical monitoring, transfusion medicine and advanced nursing care
- Continuing education allowance, on-site learning and mentorship that support long-term career growth What You Will Do
- Provide hands-on nursing care for emergency, hospitalized and critically ill dogs, cats and exotic patients
- Assist with emergency triage, patient stabilization, trauma cases and high-acuity ICU monitoring
- Monitor vital signs, pain scores, ECG, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and other patient parameters
- Place and maintain IV catheters, administer medications and manage IV fluids, CRIs, syringe pumps and infusion systems
- Perform accurate medication and fluid calculations, phlebotomy, sample handling and basic laboratory procedures
- Assist with blood typing, cross-matching and transfusion monitoring
- Support emergency procedures, sedation, anesthesia and recovery as appropriate to training and role
- Maintain feeding tubes, urinary catheters, bandages and wound care plans
- Participate in CPCR and other urgent patient stabilization efforts
- Keep clear medical records and provide thorough handoffs between shifts; collaborate with veterinarians, specialists and clients
- Participate in training and skill development, and help teach colleagues or students when appropriate Who Should Apply?
- Veterinary technicians at all levels, including those eager to grow into Emergency & Critical Care
- CVT, LVT, RVT or VTS (ECC) credentials welcomed and encouraged, but not required for every level
- For higher-level roles, two or more years of advanced inpatient, ICU or emergency experience preferred
- Experience in high-volume emergency or specialty practice is helpful
- Strong critical thinking, composure under pressure, communication and teamwork
- Interest in developing advanced nursing and ICU skills, with careful attention to patient safety and documentation
- Comfort working with dogs, cats and exotic species Benefits That Support Your Career and Your Life
- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience, credentials and skills
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Continuing education (CE) allowance and on-site educational workshops
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Career advancement pathways, mentorship and opportunities to develop specialty skills
- Access to advanced diagnostic technology, modern equipment and collaborative specialty teams
- Employee pet care discounts
- Staff appreciation events, comfortable break areas and fully equipped kitchens with complimentary snacks and beverages
- Supportive, inclusive team culture and a commitment to professional development A Workplace That Is Anything but Ordinary Our privately owned, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital is located on a working farm campus, where longhorns, emus, goats, pigs and geese make the commute a little different.
Inside, you will join a team of more than 400 employees, including Veterinary Technician Specialists, and collaborate across services such as Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Cardiology and advanced imaging. Our technology includes MRI, CT and fluoroscopy. Located in Burlington County, South Jersey, we are convenient to Philadelphia and communities throughout southern New Jersey. Our Values and Commitment At Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, we strive to
BE EPIC:
Empowerment, Empathy, Professionalism, Integrity and Collaboration. We expect professionalism, dependability, accurate documentation, respectful communication and a commitment to patient safety. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace. Final compensation is based on relevant experience, schedule, credentials and skills. Learn more about our team at https://mlahvet.com/beepic/. We understand your value. Apply today.
Pay:
$22.00 - $36.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person