Veterinary Technician

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional anesthesia support for specialty surgical procedures from patient preparation through recovery.
• Review patient histories, laboratory results, and diagnostic imaging to develop safe anesthesia plans in collaboration with specialists.
• Calculate, prepare, and administer anesthetic medications, IV fluids, CRIs, and emergency drugs.
• Monitor anesthetic depth and patient homeostasis while proactively recognizing and responding to changes in patient status.
• Perform anesthesia inductions, patient preparation, surgical nursing, and post-operative recovery.
• Assess and manage patient comfort through pain scoring and implementation of analgesic protocols.
• Complete post-operative diagnostics, treatment documentation, and patient care plans.
• Educate clients on post-operative care, medication administration, nutrition, and hospital recommendations as directed by the specialist.
• Maintain surgical suites, anesthesia equipment, and treatment areas to the highest standards of cleanliness and organization.
• Mentor and train veterinary technicians and assistants while supporting ongoing team development.
• Cross-train and assist other hospital departments as patient needs require.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT required).
• Minimum of two years of veterinary technician experience, preferably in anesthesia or specialty medicine.
• Strong technical skills including IV catheter placement, venipuncture, anesthesia induction and monitoring, surgical nursing, radiography, and perioperative patient care.
• Knowledge of anesthetic protocols, drug calculations, CPR, and emergency patient management.
• Ability to accurately calculate medication dosages and work confidently with advanced medical equipment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and detail-oriented in fast-paced and emotionally challenging situations.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Benefits & Compensation

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Competitive compensation of $26–30/hour based on experience, skills, and credentials
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates
• CE allowance and professional development support, including free VetBloom (RACE-approved CE) access
• Uniform allowance
• Paid time off
• Retail savings options, including 401(k)
• Employee assistance programs
• Employee pet discounts

About the Role

At Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, you'll play a critical role in delivering advanced patient care, working alongside board-certified specialists and an experienced clinical team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is encouraged.

About Red Bank Veterinary Hospital

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, is located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, offering convenient access to both Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore while providing the charm of a vibrant suburban community. Enjoy excellent dining, outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life while building your career at one of the region's premier specialty veterinary hospitals.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of more than 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow—clinically, professionally, and personally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.