Licensed Veterinary Technician at Zoetis

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Animal Health, ResearchIndustries

Requirements

Hold a valid license in Veterinary Technology from an accredited institution
At least one year of experience as a licensed veterinary technician

Responsibilities

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 including blood draws on animal species, 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 including monitoring of animals, sedation or anesthesia support, blood collection
Be on-call weekends and/or holidays (typically 1 weekend a month)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Animal HusbandryVeterinary CareAnesthetic MonitoringSurgical ProceduresBlood DrawsUrine CollectionInventory ControlMedical RecordsPreventive Health ManagementEquipment MaintenanceSOP ComplianceDental Procedures

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Licensed Veterinary Technician position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Licensed Veterinary Technician role remote or on-site?

This is an on-site position in Lincoln, Nebraska, supporting animal operations in a research environment.

What qualifications are required for the Licensed Veterinary Technician role?

Candidates must hold a valid license in Veterinary Technology from an accredited institution and have at least one year of experience as a licensed veterinary technician.

What is the company culture like at Zoetis for this role?

Zoetis emphasizes full commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to its culture and expected in all functions of the role.

What makes a strong candidate for the Licensed Veterinary Technician position?

Strong candidates have a proven track record of working well in a team, experience with multiple veterinary procedures in a research environment, experience with animal models, and flexibility in a fast-paced setting.