Veterinary Assistant - Primary Care at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital · Mount Laurel, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Mount Laurel
Job Title: Veterinary Assistant - Primary Care
Location: Mount Laurel Animal Hospital – Mount Laurel, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Requisition ID: 1327
About the Job
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital supports a large, fast-paced, multi-doctor primary care service comprised of a team of dedicated individuals. The role of a Primary Care Veterinary Assistant includes, but is not limited to, obtaining medical histories, maintaining the flow of appointments throughout the day, taking radiographs, performing venipuncture, client education, and more. The veterinary technician must be able to work with cats, dogs and occasionally exotic species.
Responsibilities
• Assist doctors in exam rooms
• Prepare vaccines and fill preventatives
• Restrain for venipuncture, exams, and treatments
• Express anal glands and perform nail trim
• Set up and perform radiographs (clinical setting)
• Venipuncture (preferred)
• Stock and clean workspaces
• Obtain patient history and enter into electronic medical record
• Prepare vaccines and fill preventatives
• Restrain for venipuncture, exams, and treatments
• Express anal glands and perform nail trim
• Set up and perform radiographs (clinical setting)
• Venipuncture (preferred)
• Stock and clean workspaces
• Obtain patient history and enter into electronic medical record
• Practice fear-free initiatives
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
• Ability to lift, restrain and carry animals or equipment weighing up to 40lbs
• Capable of standing, walking, kneeling, and bending for extended periods
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on department needs
• Ability to lift, restrain and carry animals or equipment weighing up to 40lbs
• Capable of standing, walking, kneeling, and bending for extended periods
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays depending on department needs
Qualifications and Skills
• Some experience in veterinary medicine as a veterinary assistant preferred
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork and collaboration across departments
• Excellent time management, verbal and written communication skills
• Compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to professional growth
• Some experience in veterinary medicine as a veterinary assistant preferred
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork and collaboration across departments
• Excellent time management, verbal and written communication skills
• Compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to professional growth
Why Choose Mount Laurel Animal Hospital?
• Supportive Culture: Join a team that truly values compassion, collaboration, and community. We work hard, support each other, and celebrate our wins—big and small.
• Work-Life Balance: Your well-being matters. We offer flexible scheduling, generous PTO (including your birthday off!), and wellness resources to support your life both inside and outside of work.
• Professional Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we invest in your future through continuing education, mentorship, and pathways for career development across departments.
• Ideal Location: Enjoy suburban charm with big-city access—just minutes from Philadelphia, an hour from New York City, and close to the beautiful New Jersey Shore.
• Supportive Culture: Join a team that truly values compassion, collaboration, and community. We work hard, support each other, and celebrate our wins—big and small.
• Work-Life Balance: Your well-being matters. We offer flexible scheduling, generous PTO (including your birthday off!), and wellness resources to support your life both inside and outside of work.
• Professional Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we invest in your future through continuing education, mentorship, and pathways for career development across departments.
• Ideal Location: Enjoy suburban charm with big-city access—just minutes from Philadelphia, an hour from New York City, and close to the beautiful New Jersey Shore.
Benefits
• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Continuing education (CE) allowance
• Generous PTO policy
• Career advancement pathways and mentorship opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive work culture
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and advanced technologies
• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Continuing education (CE) allowance
• Generous PTO policy
• Career advancement pathways and mentorship opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive work culture
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and advanced technologies
• Flexible work schedule options
Additional Perks
• On-site events and staff appreciation activities throughout the year
• Fully equipped staff kitchens with complimentary snacks and beverages
• Relaxed break areas to recharge during your shift
• Employee pet care discounts
• On-site events and staff appreciation activities throughout the year
• Fully equipped staff kitchens with complimentary snacks and beverages
• Relaxed break areas to recharge during your shift
• Employee pet care discounts
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 200 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/
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 200 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.
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.
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.
