What are the responsibilities and job description for the JR00017467 Licensed Veterinary Technician position at Zoetis?
Zoetis, the world’s largest animal health company is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Licensed Veterinary Technician supporting Global Animal Science and Welfare in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The licensed veterinary technician is a critical role in the day-to-day animal facility operations and portfolio execution. This position will support the animal operations 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 follows appropriate techniques as determined by departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Institutional Policies. Full commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is expected and the embodiment of these behaviors while performing all functions of the role is core to Zoetis culture.
The role of the Licensed Veterinary Technician as a part of Global Animal Science and Welfare includes but is not limited to:
- Assisting the clinical veterinarian with all aspects of veterinary care
- Inventory control
- Medical case management
- 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-operative care and monitoring on animals
- Anesthetic monitoring
- Lab and veterinary equipment maintenance
- Communicating with animal and supply vendors as needed
- Training of animal care technicians for companion animal observations, husbandry, and procedures
- Technical procedures may include but are not limited to: 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, fecal exams and urinalysis
- Study-specific procedures may include but are not limited to: monitoring of animals, sedation or anesthesia support, blood collection
This individual will be required to be on-call weekends and/or holidays at a frequency that is dictated by the needs of Zoetis, typically 1 weekend a month.
Qualifications:
- Hold a valid license in Veterinary Technology from an accredited institution.
- At least one year of experience as a licensed veterinary technician.
Desired Attributes:
- Proven track record of working well in a team setting.
- Experience and success with multiple veterinary procedures in a research environment.
- Experience working with animal models.
- Flexibility, enthusiasm and adaptability within the work environment, and a track record of successfully working in a fast-paced setting involving multiple projects and tasks.
