Discharge Technician

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital offers aspiring veterinary professionals the opportunity to pursue their dreams and turn their passion for learning into a stepping stone for a successful career! We take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging a well-rounded work/life balance. Our employees’ quality of life outside of the practice is something we strongly value and support. We are conveniently located 1 hour from New York City and New Jersey shore towns making us an excellent choice to work and play! It’s not just a job, it’s a lifestyle.

Our Veterinary Patient discharge technician position is to perform smooth and efficient inpatient discharges for all hospitalized, surgical, and specialty patients. Provide clear client communication at discharge and ensures a positive experience for all clients after their stay at our hospital.

Duties include: ● Ensure take home medications are filled and discharge instructions printed for client ● Check for discrepancies between discharge note, doctors note, and medication label ● Check all medications before patient leaves for accuracy ● Make sure patient is ready for discharge (awake, clean, IVC pulled) ● Ensures all patients go home with their belongings, organizes patient belongings while in hospital ● Effectively explain different types of home care instructions and answer client questions ● Demonstrate home physical therapy exercises ● Explain and demonstrate bandage care, drain care, incision care, diabetic care, and subcutaneous fluid administration to ensure client understanding and follow through ● Answer phone calls from owners regarding discharge instructions, medications, etc.