Veterinary Technician

Zoetis

Lincoln (NE)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Employee well-being resources

Job summary

A leading animal health company is seeking a Veterinary Technician in Lincoln, Nebraska, to support Global Animal Science and Welfare. The role involves assisting veterinarians with patient care, managing inventory, and performing procedures on various animal species. Candidates must be eligible for licensure and preferably have experience in a research environment. The position offers a full-time schedule with on-call responsibilities, contributing to a mission focused on animal health and well-being.

Qualifications

Must obtain Veterinary Technician license within two years of employment.
Preferred: At least one year of experience as a licensed veterinary technician.

Responsibilities

Assist clinical veterinarian with veterinary care.
Manage medical case and inventory.
Perform daily observations and maintain medical records.
Participate in clinical rounds and meetings.

Skills

Veterinary care assistance

Inventory control

Case management

Anesthetic monitoring

Medical record keeping

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

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

The veterinary technician is 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 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
Medical case management
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
Lab and veterinary equipment maintenance
Communicating with animal and supply vendors as needed
Training of animal care technicians for companion animal 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: 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

License eligibility is required - candidates must be eligible for licensure as a Veterinary Technician and must obtain their license within two years of their employment start date.
Holding a valid license in Veterinary Technology from an accredited institution, and at least one year of experience as a licensed veterinary technician is strongly preferred.

Desired Attributes

Proven track record of working well in a team setting.
Experience and success with multiple veterinary procedures in a research environment.
Experience working with animal models.
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.

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