Veterinary Technician-Animal Ops Surgery Support

Labcorp; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Labcorp seeks a Veterinary Surgery Technician in Madison, WI to perform and document basic veterinary lab procedures while upholding the highest welfare standards for animals. The role emphasizes aseptic surgical prep, anesthesia, and cross‑department support in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities include animal care, protocol interpretation, training, and helping develop improved procedures. A related Life Sciences degree or equivalent experience, plus basic hands‑on surgical exposure,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or an Associate degree with relevant hands-on Life Sciences experience.
• 6 months or more hands-on Life Sciences experience.
• Ability to follow SOPs, GLPs and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document basic veterinary laboratory procedures.
• Monitor animal health and welfare in line with Animal Welfare Act and Culture of Care.
• Complete animal husbandry tasks and report animal care concerns.
• Interpret complex protocols and maintain GXP compliance.
• Assist with surgical preparation, anesthesia, and surgical procedures across multiple species.
• Train and mentor staff and contribute to SOP updates.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Associate degree in Laboratory Animal Technology

Equivalent combination of education and 6+ months Life Sciences experience

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data‑driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Veterinary Surgery Technician to join our team in Madison, WI!

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 6:30 am-3:15 pm CST some weekends and holidays required.

Job Responsibilities

The Veterinary Surgery Tech will perform and document basic veterinary laboratory procedures in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), protocols, and regulatory guidelines. They will monitor animal health and welfare while adhering to the principles of the Animal Welfare Act and our strong commitment to a Culture of Care, ensuring that animal well-being remains the highest priority at all times.

• Ensure animals are cared for according to regulatory guidelines and ethical principles.
• Perform animal husbandry duties as needed.
• Report and resolve animal care concerns.
• Interpret and understand complex protocols.
• Adhere to good research practices (GXP) principles.
• Maintain client confidentiality and ensure compliance with protocols and regulations.
• Perform various medical procedures on multiple species.
• Conduct aseptic surgical preparation, anesthesia, and surgical procedures.
• Support other departments with study‑related tasks.
• Train and mentor staff.
• Contribute to process improvements and updates.
• Review SOPs and develop new procedures.
• Identify and communicate gaps for potential improvements.

Minimum Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a Life Sciences field (e.g., Biology, Wildlife, Pre‑veterinary, Zoology, Genetics, Environmental Biology, Animal Science, or related discipline), OR an Associate degree in Laboratory Animal Technology or Veterinary Technology, OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and 6 months or more of hands‑on experience in Life Sciences (such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, or animal science) that provides the knowledge and skills required for the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months or more experience assisting with and or performing surgical procedures.
• CVT - Certified Veterinary Technician.
• 6 months or more experience in a vivarium setting with familiarity in animal welfare standards (IACUC, AAALAC, or similar guidelines).

Benefits: Employees

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.

• Relocation assistance available.

Why People Choose To Work At Labcorp

At Labcorp, it is our people that make us great – it is what our clients, our partners and, most importantly, what our employees say. Here, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You will discover your own outstanding potential as we build an even stronger organization with industry leaders from early development to the clinic and beyond. We help our clients develop medicines that improve health and improve lives of their family and friends.

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