Veterinary Technician- Internal Medicine

About the Job

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate skilled, and detail-oriented Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technician who is passionate about complex case management, enjoys working in a fast-paced specialty environment, and wants to play an essential role in supporting advanced patient care.

Position Overview

This role provides technical and nursing support for patients undergoing advanced diagnostics, procedures, treatments, and ongoing case management within the Internal Medicine service. This role works closely with internists, fellow technicians, assistants, and client service teams to ensure safe patient handling, accurate treatment delivery, thorough documentation, and excellent continuity of care. This individual will thrive in a specialty environment that requires critical thinking, adaptability, and the ability to balance hands-on patient care with detailed coordination and communication.

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. A typical day may include preparing patients for appointments and procedures, obtaining histories, assisting with diagnostics, placing IV catheters, collecting laboratory samples, supporting advanced imaging or endoscopic procedures, administering treatments, monitoring sedated or anesthetized patients, and helping coordinate ongoing care plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for internal medicine appointments, diagnostics, procedures, and treatments while ensuring safety, comfort, and efficient case flow
• Assist with patient assessment, venipuncture, catheter placement, sample collection, medication administration, diagnostic workups, and advanced procedures as directed
• Provide anesthesia and sedation support for internal medicine procedures, including patient preparation, monitoring, and recovery
• Maintain accurate medical records, treatment documentation, and communication with doctors, clients, and hospital teams to support continuity of care
• Collaborate closely with internists, technicians, assistants, and other departments to support an organized, efficient, and high-quality workflow

Qualifications

• Veterinary technician experience required; radiology or specialty experience strongly preferred - Anesthesia experience required
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician preferred, though strong experienced candidates may be considered
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, catheter placement, sample collection, medication administration, patient restraint, and nursing care
• Comfortable monitoring sedated and anesthetized patients and supporting procedural care
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, multitasking, and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment with a strong focus on teamwork and patient safety

Expectations of Conduct

• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and accountability in all aspects of the role
• Communicate clearly and respectfully
• Follow hospital policies and medical protocols consistently
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Contribute positively to team culture

What We Value

• Empowerment
• Empathy
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Collaboration