Veterinary Technician: Surgery

United Veterinary Care; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid time off

Fertility benefits

Mental health support

Pet discounts

DailyPay

Job summary

HousePaws Mount Laurel is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician – Surgery to join a fast-paced, collaborative hospital. You will support surgeons, monitor anesthesia, prep patients, and assist in procedures to ensure comfort and safety for every patient.

The role emphasizes continuous learning and exceptional pet care. You’ll work with a compassionate team, handling post‑op recovery, pain management, client communication, and ongoing care in a forward‑thinking hospital that values staff

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary technician experience (surgery experience a big plus)
• Skilled with anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• Calm, compassionate, and able to discharge patients safely
• Team player who supports the crew
• Loves learning, sharing knowledge, and advocating for pets

Responsibilities

• Monitor anesthesia during surgery
• Prep patients for procedures
• Assist veterinarians during surgeries
• Ensure patient comfort and safety
• Post-op client communication and instructions
• Pain management and patient recovery
• IV catheter placement and venipuncture
• Surgical prep and instrument sterilization
• Dental cleanings and radiology

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Anesthesia monitoring

Team player

Compassionate care

Tools

IV catheter placement

Job description

Description

Surgical Rockstar Wanted!

Veterinary Technician – Surgery

Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ

Schedule: 4-day work week — more time for you, less burnout for all!

Are you an experienced veterinary technician who lives for the OR? Does monitoring anesthesia make you feel more focused than your morning coffee? If you're passionate about surgery, love a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a collaborative and compassionate team — you might be exactly who we're looking for!

At HousePaws Mount Laurel, we do things a little differently. We started as a mobile practice and grew into a full-service hospital because our clients (and their pets!) couldn’t get enough of us. Now we offer top-notch traditional and integrative medicine, from surgeries and dental care to acupuncture and chiropractic services.

The Role:

You’ll be the right-hand person to our veterinarians during surgery — monitoring anesthesia, prepping patients, assisting in procedures, and making sure every furry patient is comfortable, safe, and well cared for. You’ll also put your skills to use with:

• Pain management & patient recovery
• IV catheter placement & venipuncture
• Surgical prep & instrument sterilization
• Dental cleanings & radiology
• Pre- and post-op client communication

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 2 years of veterinary technician experience (surgery experience a big plus!)
• Skilled with anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• Confident, calm, and compassionate — especially during surgical discharges
• A team player who brings positive vibes and supports their crew
• Someone who loves learning, sharing knowledge, and advocating for pets

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• A consistent 4-day work week – long weekends, anyone?
• A team that actually supports each other (no toxic vibes here)
• Use all your skills and continue growing in a collaborative setting
• Be part of an award-winning, forward-thinking hospital that values YOU

Benefits That Go Beyond the Basics:

• Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance – 100% paid by us
• Medical, dental, and vision options (including 100% paid dental premium!)
• 401K with generous company match
• Paid time off – vacation, personal, sick days – all covered
• Fertility & family planning support (up to $30k!)
• Mental health support, physical therapy, and digital wellness programs
• Team member discounts for your own pets
• DailyPay – access your earnings anytime
• And yes, we’re LGBTQIA+ inclusive and proud of it

We’re part of the United Veterinary Care family, which means you’ll be supported in building a sustainable, fulfilling career in vet med — without giving up what makes your hospital unique.

If you're ready to take your tech skills to the next level in a place where you’re truly appreciated,

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.