Veterinary Technician-Animal Ops Surgery Support

LAB Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking a Veterinary Surgery Technician to join our team in Madison, WI. The role focuses on surgical preparation, anesthesia, and multiple species procedures under SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities include monitoring animal welfare, performing animal husbandry, training staff, and contributing to SOP reviews while ensuring confidentiality and adherence to protocols. A bachelor’s in life sciences or an associate degree in related tech is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months hands-on experience in Life Sciences or related field.
• Surgical procedures experience preferred (6 months+).
• CVT is a preferred credential.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document basic veterinary laboratory procedures per SOPs and GLPs.
• Monitor animal health and welfare following Animal Welfare Act principles.
• Care for animals per regulatory guidelines and ethical standards.
• Perform animal husbandry and report care concerns.
• Prepare, perform and assist with aseptic surgical procedures.
• Train and mentor staff; contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Surgical experience

Animal welfare knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Life Sciences or related field

Associate degree in Laboratory Animal Technology or Veterinary Technology

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 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.
• 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.

Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.

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