Veterinary Technician II — Research Animal Care & Anesthesia

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

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