Veterinary Technician

AbbVie Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. seeks a Veterinary Technician II to perform daily vivarium activities and deliver clinical care for research animals.

The role requires independence on weekends and holidays, contributing to Comparative Medicine projects while complying with GLP, FDA and USDA regulations. Responsibilities include providing anesthesia support for imaging procedures, maintaining documentation, training in multiple areas, and ensuring safety and quality standards adherence in a fast-paced research

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Science or Veterinary Technology; CVT required.
• Two years of Laboratory Animal Medicine (LAM) or relevant clinical experience.
• AALAS certification at the ALAT level preferred; LAT preferred.
• Knowledge of veterinary and laboratory animal medicine.
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and surgical preparation for basic procedures.
• Ability to comply with local, GLP, FDA and USDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide proficient veterinary care with oversight for all species housed in the facility.
• Lead anesthesia support for surgical and translational imaging procedures.
• Provide veterinary/research technical support for tests and procedures; lead a focus area.
• Maintain, handle, and archive documentation per regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality control and QA standards.

Skills

Veterinary care

Anesthesia monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Science or Veterinary Technology

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

Purpose:

The Veterinary Technician II performs daily vivarium activities and provides clinical care and preventive medical procedures for assigned research animals. This role works independently on weekends and holidays, contributes to Comparative Medicine projects and initiatives, and provides exemplary animal care in accordance with departmental and AbbVie regulatory expectations. All work must comply with applicable local and federal requirements, including GLP, FDA, and USDA regulations, while supporting AbbVie’s drug discovery and development process.

Responsibilities:

• Provide proficient veterinary care with some oversight, including basic care for all species housed in the facility.
• Provide or lead anesthesia support for surgical and translational imaging procedures, including PET, CT, MRI, and ultrasonography.
• Provide veterinary and/or research technical support for tests, experiments, and procedures according to standard protocols. Lead a focus area and understand related research projects and activities.
• Apply experience and training to make decisions, plan work, and complete assigned tasks.
• Develop practices and procedures for routine tasks.
• Maintain, handle, and archive documentation and data as required by research, veterinary procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Identify and report technical or other discrepancies as they occur. Monitor and report adverse events involving study subjects.
• Provide basic technical training in multiple areas.
• Ensure compliance with corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards. Work and train within the animal care and use program as directed by management.
• Document, review, and maintain current standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Maintain laboratory, vivarium, and support areas, including supplies, medications, equipment, and facilities. Identify and report operational or facility issues. Use basic computer skills to support regulatory compliance and training, including email, calendars, computer-based training, data entry, and Microsoft Office.
• Complete duties accurately to avoid impacts to pipeline activities or regulatory compliance.
• Associate degree in Science or Veterinary Technology; CVT required.
• Two years of Laboratory Animal Medicine (LAM) or relevant clinical experience required. AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level is preferred; LAT is preferred.
• Knowledge of veterinary and laboratory animal medicine.
• Proficiency in anesthesia monitoring and surgical preparation for basic procedures involving multiple species.
• Ability to conduct scientific literature reviews and apply scientific principles to the research process.
• Ability to comply with all applicable local, federal, GLP, FDA, AAALAC, and USDA regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to animal welfare.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including independently addressing routine issues and collaborating with team members on more complex animal care matters.
• Good communication skills with internal staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate difficult conversations with internal personnel while maintaining workplace efficiency and an effective team environment.
• Ability to consistently perform responsibilities in alignment with AbbVie leadership behaviors and attributes.
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods. Must be able to perform physical activities such as grasping, squeezing, pushing, pulling, squatting, stooping, and bending while following safety requirements.
• Willingness and ability to work a rotating schedule that includes required weekend and holiday coverage.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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