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Job Description – Veterinary Technician

Organization Overview

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Lilly is currently hiring for a Veterinary Technician role in the Department of Nonclinical Safety Assessment, part of the Division of Veterinary Resources. In this position, the individual will be responsible for delivering healthcare to laboratory animals and offering veterinary technical support to investigators and their research teams. This role plays a vital part in supporting internal in vivo research by maintaining high standards of animal health and well-being.

Are you interested in joining a dynamic team caring for animals? Apply today to join the Lilly Team!

Responsibilities

Assists with the implementation of preventive health programs.
Under minimal direction, triages and evaluates common rodent disease conditions, provides immediate care to emergency cases, and raises problems as appropriate.
Consults with veterinarians and research personnel on treatment options.
Administers clinical treatments, collects diagnostic and environmental samples, and administers euthanasia when necessary.
Performs tasks in a manner that is consistent with departmental; institutional; local, state, and federal regulations; AAALAC accreditation standards and industry optimal methods. Reports issues of non-compliance.
Maintains animal health records. Maintains integrity of information.
Maintain adequate inventory of veterinary supplies and medications.
Provides training for animal use personnel as needed.
Required to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

Veterinary technician license required (RVT, LVT, CVT or equivalent)

Additional Preferences

AALAS Certification (LAT or LATG) or willingness to obtain certification highly desired.
Experience working with rodent species preferred.
Experience with standard operating procedures (SOPs), design and implementation preferred.
Excellent problem-solving abilities through utilization of good judgment and networking skills.
Highly motivated and self-directed.
Demonstrated experience and success in self-managing priorities and multi-tasking projects.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills/team player with positive and professional approach.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Flexible, adaptable and detail oriented.
A willingness to work in complex environments.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$65,250 - $148,500

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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