Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Company Name: Elanco

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Veterinary Technician

As a Veterinary Technician, you will be an integral part of our team, providing professional veterinary technical support and hands-on care to animals involved in R&D studies and QC tests. Your role will involve ensuring compliance with USDA Animal Welfare Act standards and AAALAC-accepted practices.

Your Responsibilities:

• Animal Care and Wellbeing: Provide primary veterinary technical and nursing care, including health monitoring, medication administration, and implementation of environmental enrichment and socialization programs.
• Study Support: Assist veterinarians with pre-, intra-, and post-study animal procedures, sample collection, and product administration.
• Sample and Supply Logistics: Coordinate receipt, processing, and shipment of diagnostic samples and test articles, adhering to relevant regulations. Manage pharmacy and veterinary supply inventories, ordering, and researcher requests.
• Health Maintenance Program: Maintain routine health schedules for animal colonies, including vaccinations, deworming, and dental procedures, under veterinary guidance.
• Record Keeping and Compliance: Maintain accurate medical records and controlled substance logs, ensuring compliance with DEA regulations.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Minimum of Associates Degree in Veterinary Science or related field required.

What You Need to Succeed (preferred qualifications):

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LCT).
• Experience in a Veterinary Technician position with various species is preferred.

Additional Information:

• Location: Fort Dodge, IA
• Opportunities: Elanco will support obtaining an AALAS certification at the ALAT level upon joining us in this role! You will also have the opportunity to have overtime if you are interested!

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.