Veterinary Technician-Animal Ops Surgery Support

Laboratory Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Veterinary Surgery Support Technician passionate about animal welfare. The role involves surgical support, patient monitoring, and maintaining a sterile environment, ensuring that animal welfare remains the highest priority. Opportunities for growth with extensive training and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) plan with generous company match

Medical and Dental Insurance

24 days of personal-time-off (PTO)

Holiday and overtime compensation

Qualifications

• 6 months in an animal-related field.
• AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level encouraged.
• CVT preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical support including patient preparation and monitoring.
• Perform various medical procedures on multiple species.
• Ensure animals are cared for according to regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Anesthetic drug knowledge

Animal husbandry

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Associate degree in Life Science

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Veterinary Surgery Support Team!

Are you passionate about animal welfare and skilled in anesthetic drug knowledge? We are seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgery Support Technician to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide surgical support, including patient preparation, monitoring, and post-surgical recovery. The candidate will also be responsible for maintaining the surgical suite and ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately.

Job Summary: The ideal candidate 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. Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to expand their skills and responsibilities as outlined in the attached job description.

How you will be rewarded:

• Work Hours: 1st shift – M-F 6:30am-3:15pm for the first three months (After 3 months, shifts are flexible, including options for a 4 day a week/ 10 hour per day schedule).

• Relocation Assistance: We support your move to join our team!

• Holiday and overtime with supplementary compensation.

• Enjoy 24 days of personal-time-off (PTO) (pro-rated depending on start date)

• Have access to other great benefits including tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and of course medical and dental insurance.

Access to growth opportunities:

With the support ofexceptionalpeoplefrom across the globe, you’ll be empowered to own your career journey with:

• Formal and informal mentoring opportunities.

• Extensive training and job shadowing opportunities.

• Personalized development planning.

• Exposure to many drug development scientific career paths.

What you will be doing:

• 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.

*Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, OR associate degree in Life Science.

• 6 months in an animal-related field

• An equivalent combination of education and 6 months of experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AALAS certification at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level is encouraged but not required.

• CVT preferred but not required.

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. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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