Veterinary Medical Lab Technician — Irvine, CA (On‑Site)

IDEXX; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health / Dental / Vision benefits from

5% matching 401k

On-the-job training

Pet insurance

Employee stock program

Volunteer paid days off

Foundation donation matching

Job summary

IDEXX in Irvine, CA is seeking a Veterinary Medical Laboratory Technician to perform diagnostic tests and support veterinarians in pet care. You’ll operate analyzers, microscopes, and other lab tools, contribute to a fast-paced team, and help deliver accurate results with strong attention to detail.

Training is provided; prior lab experience is a plus, but the role supports growth and offers day-one benefits along with a collaborative culture that emphasizes quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; science degree preferred.
• Experience with setting up, running, and reading lab tests is a plus.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses with automated analyzers and microscopes to diagnose animal illnesses.
• Run tests on blood, urine, fecal, or biopsy samples received daily.
• Set up, run, and read lab tests; release results per SOPs.
• Specialize in an assigned department as needed.

Skills

Lab testing

Microscopy

Pipetting

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma

Science degree preferred

Tools

Automated analyzers

Microscopes

Pipettes

Clinical diagnostic analyzers

Job description

IDEXX in Irvine, CA is seeking a Veterinary Medical Laboratory Technician to perform diagnostic tests and support veterinarians in pet care. You’ll operate analyzers, microscopes, and other lab tools, contribute to a fast-paced team, and help deliver accurate results with strong attention to detail.

Training is provided; prior lab experience is a plus, but the role supports growth and offers day-one benefits along with a collaborative culture that emphasizes quality and continuous improvement.