Veterinary Technician

AcuFast; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

AcuFast is seeking an energetic Large Animal Veterinary Technician to join our swine research center near Watertown, WI. The role focuses on laparoscopic artificial insemination, oocyte recovery, and embryo transfer in pigs using sexed sorted sperm.

Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, maintaining sterile environments, data entry, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Experience with biosecurity and MS Office is valued; flexibility to work early mornings/weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with biosecurity protocols in swine industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Attentiveness to detail.
• Interest and concern for animals.
• Capable of working as a team member or independently.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of large animal anesthesia protocols to assist in procedures safely and effectively.
• Support veterinarians and technicians during surgical or reproductive procedures with precision and attention to detail.
• Maintain sterility and cleanliness in surgical environments to ensure biosecurity and animal well-being.
• Administer medications and assist in post-procedure animal monitoring.
• Perform technical procedures such as data entry and record-keeping.
• Communicate with supervisor, customers and research center employees (verbal and written).
• Monitor feed distribution, clean water, and climate control systems.
• Conduct routine health checks, weigh pigs, and respond to signs of illness in collaboration with animal care teams.
• Support cross-functional needs across departments when priorities shift.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with company matters.
• Adapt to a flexible schedule, including early mornings or weekends.
• Perform other technical and production duties to support surgical and research programs.

Skills

Biosecurity protocols

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Attention to detail

Animal welfare interest

Teamwork or independent work

Decision making in fast-paced env

Job description

AcuFast is looking for an energetic individual who is thrilled to join us in creating the future of pork production. We empower our people by supporting and encouraging them to grow personally as well as professionally. We are currently interested in filling the position for aLarge Animal Veterinary Technician on a swine research center near Watertown, WI. This position will be focused on laparoscopic artificial insemination, oocyte recovery and embryo transfer in pigs using sexed sorted sperm. Large animal experience is not necessary to apply.

This position will include the following responsibilities and day-to-day functions, but is not limited to:

• Apply knowledge of large animal anesthesia protocols to assist in procedures safely and effectively.
• Support other veterinarians and technicians during surgical or reproductive procedures with precision and attention to detail.
• Maintain strict sterility and cleanliness in surgical environments to ensure biosecurity and animal well-being.
• Administer medications and assist in post-procedure animal monitoring.
• Responsible for technical procedures such as data entry and record-keeping.
• Communicate (verbally and written) to supervisor, customers and research center employees.
• Monitor and support feed distribution, clean water availability, and climate control systems.
• Conduct routine health checks, weigh pigs, and respond to signs of illness in collaboration with animal care teams.
• Support cross-functional needs across departments when operational priorities shift.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality with company-related matters.
• Adapt to a flexible work schedule, including early mornings or weekends as needed.
• Perform other technical and production duties as assigned to support surgical and research programs.

The successful candidate would ideally possess the following experience and qualifications:

• Familiarity with biosecurity protocols in the swine industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Attentiveness to detail.
• Interest and concern for animals.
• Capable of working as a member of a high-performing team or independently.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced changing environment.

About Us:

AcuFast provides pork producers across North America and worldwide with breeding stock and innovative genetic and reproduction solutions. We work side by side with pork producers and industry partners to build the future of pork production together. It is a future where cutting-edge science and proven farm practices meet, ensuring the health of pigs, producers, and consumers for generations to come. We have a team of keen and innovative thinkers.

While we appreciate all the applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. AcuFast is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration. Applicants who are not currently eligible to work in the US should be either Mexican or Canadian Citizen. To know more about us -