Veterinary Assistant Veterinary Technician

Lincoln, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Thepositionplaysa critical role intheday-to-day animal facility operations and portfolioexecution. Thisposition will supportthe animaloperations in a research environment. Species of responsibility are companion animals rodents and livestock. The position requires the proper use and maintenance of all necessary equipment and followsappropriate techniquesasdeterminedby departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and InstitutionalPolicies.

Fullcommitment to diversity equity and inclusion isexpectedand the embodiment of these behaviors while performing all functions of the role is core to Zoetis culture.

The role of theVeterinary Assistant /Veterinary Technician as a part ofGlobal Animal Science and Welfareincludes but is not limited to:

Assistingthe clinical veterinarian with all aspects of veterinary care
Inventory control including ordering and stocking supplies
Medical case management
Maintain recordsin accordance withinstitutional policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g. IACUC USDA AAALAC).
Animal diet and weight management
Animal preventive health management scheduling and administration
Daily detailed observations and recording in medical records
Animal husbandry
Attendance at applicable meetings
Attendance and participation in clinical rounds
Working on miscellaneous projects for veterinary services
Regulatory documentation as needed
Dental and surgical procedures including all pre-operative preparation peri-operative and post-operativecareand monitoring on animals
Anesthetic monitoring
Laboratoryand veterinary equipment maintenance
Communicatingwith animal and supply vendors as needed
Training of technicians(animal care/research) and studentsonanimalhandlingobservations husbandry and procedures
Technical procedures may include but are not limitedto:blood draws on animal species used at this facility urine collection monitoring of vital signs triage IV catheterization subcutaneous and intravenous fluid administration euthanasia and necropsy support diagnostic testing including in-house bloodwork fecalexamsand urinalysis
Study-specific procedures may include but are not limitedto:restraintmonitoring of animals sedation or anesthesia support blood collection
This individual willbe requiredto be on-call weekends and/or holidays at a frequency that is dictated by the needs ofZoetis typically 1 weekend a month.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Associate or bachelorsdegree in veterinary technology animal science or a related field.
2to 3 years of experienceworking with animals in a clinical research or shelter environment.
Knowledge of basic animal care handling and husbandry.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment andmaintaindetailedaccuraterecords.
Commitment to animal welfare and adherence to ethical research standards.

Preferred:

Certification as a Veterinary Technician (LVT CVT RVT) or eligibility for certification.
Experience with livestock animals.
Experience in a research setting.
Knowledge of regulatory guidelines (IACUC AWA AAALAC standards).
Strong hands-onexpertisewith research-related techniques ( restraintanesthesia aseptictechniques injections sample collection).

Desired Attributes:

Previousexperience inworking with animal models inan animal research setting.
Experience and success with multiple veterinary procedures in a research environment.
Experience executing the program of veterinary care in AAALAC accredited programs
Experience working in an environment that is routinely inspected by regulatory agencies (e.g.) USDA FDA)
Proventrack recordof working well in a team setting.
Flexibility enthusiasm and adaptability within the work environment anda track recordof successfully working in a fast-paced setting involving multiple projects and tasks.

Full time

Regular

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Zoetis the worlds largestanimalhealthcompanyis looking for a qualified individual to fill the role ofVeterinary Assistant /Veterinary Technician supportingGlobalAnimalScience and Welfarein Lincoln Nebraska.Thepositionplaysa critical role intheday-to-day animal facility operations and portfolioexecut...