Veterinary Technician-Animal Ops Surgery Support

Veterinary Surgery Technician

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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. For more detailed information, please click 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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