Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician

Zoetis; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare benefits

Retirement savings options

Employee well-being programs

Job summary

A leading animal health company in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician to support Global Animal Science and Welfare. Responsibilities include assisting clinical veterinarians, managing inventory, and performing various veterinary procedures. Candidates should have a relevant degree, 2-3 years of experience, and a commitment to animal welfare. The role requires teamwork, flexibility, and adherence to ethical research standards.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience working with animals in a clinical or research context.
• Knowledge of animal welfare and ethical research standards.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clinical veterinarian in veterinary care tasks.
• Manage inventory and medical records.
• Perform dental and surgical procedures including monitoring.

Skills

Animal care and handling

Veterinary procedures

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in veterinary technology or related field

Tools

Veterinary equipment

Job description

Zoetis, the world's largest animal health company is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician supporting Global Animal Science and Welfare in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The position plays a critical role in the day-to-day animal facility operations and portfolio execution. This position will support the animal operations in a research environment. Species of responsibility are companion animals, rodents, and livestock. The position requires the proper use and maintenance of all necessary equipment and follows appropriate techniques as determined by departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Institutional Policies.

Full commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is expected and the embodiment of these behaviors while performing all functions of the role is core to Zoetis culture.

The role of the Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician as a part of Global Animal Science and Welfare includes but is not limited to:

• Assisting the clinical veterinarian with all aspects of veterinary care
• Inventory control, including ordering and stocking supplies
• Medical case management
• Maintain records in accordance with institutional policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., IACUC, USDA, AAALAC).
• Animal diet and weight management
• Animal preventive health management, scheduling, and administration
• Daily detailed observations and recording in medical records
• Attendance at applicable meetings
• Attendance and participation in clinical rounds
• Working on miscellaneous projects for veterinary services
• Regulatory documentation as needed
• Dental and surgical procedures including all pre-operative preparation, peri-operative and post-operative care and monitoring on animals
• Anesthetic monitoring
• Laboratory and veterinary equipment maintenance
• Communicating with animal and supply vendors as needed
• Training of technicians (animal care/research) and students on animal handling, observations, husbandry, and procedures
• Technical procedures may include but are not limited to: blood draws on animal species used at this facility, urine collection, monitoring of vital signs, triage, IV catheterization, subcutaneous and intravenous fluid administration, euthanasia and necropsy support, diagnostic testing including in-house bloodwork, fecal exams and urinalysis
• Study-specific procedures may include but are not limited to: restraint, monitoring of animals, sedation or anesthesia support, blood collection
• This individual will be required to be on-call weekends and/or holidays at a frequency that is dictated by the needs of Zoetis, typically 1 weekend a month.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in veterinary technology, animal science, or a related field.
• 2 to 3 years of experience working with animals in a clinical, research, or shelter environment.
• Knowledge of basic animal care, handling, and husbandry.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain detailed, accurate records.
• Commitment to animal welfare and adherence to ethical research standards.

Preferred:

• Certification as a Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, RVT) or eligibility for certification.
• Experience with livestock animals.
• Experience in a research setting.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines (IACUC, AWA, AAALAC standards).
• Strong hands-on expertise with research-related techniques (e.g., handling, restraint, anesthesia, aseptic techniques, injections, sample collection).

Desired Attributes:

• Previous experience in working with animal models in an animal research setting.
• Experience and success with multiple veterinary procedures in a research environment.
• Experience executing the program of veterinary care in AAALAC accredited programs
• Experience working in an environment that is routinely inspected by regulatory agencies (e.g.) USDA, FDA)
• Proven track record of working well in a team setting.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and adaptability within the work environment, and a track record of successfully working in a fast-paced setting involving multiple projects and tasks.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award‑winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well‑being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.