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Veterinary Technician-Animal Ops Surgery Support

Labcorp

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Madison, WI
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Job overview

Labcorp is seeking a Veterinary Surgery Technician in Madison, Wisconsin. The role performs and documents veterinary laboratory procedures, monitors animal health and welfare, and conducts surgical preparation, anesthesia, and procedures across multiple species. The technician also supports study-related work, trains staff, and contributes to procedure and process improvements. A bachelor’s degree, an associate degree in a related technology field, or an equivalent education and experience combination is required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Animal Care, requiredAnimal Husbandry, requiredProtocol Interpretation, requiredGood Research Practices, requiredMedical Procedures, requiredAseptic Surgical Preparation, requiredAnesthesia, requiredSurgical Procedures, requiredSurgical Assistance, nice to haveAnimal Welfare Standards, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Life Sciences or Associate in Laboratory Animal or Veterinary Technology or Equivalent Education and Experience, requiredSix Months Surgical Experience, nice to haveCertified Veterinary Technician, nice to haveSix Months Vivarium Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

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 (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness) .

  • 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.

#LifeAtLabcorp

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,635 open Veterinary Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$53–65K/yr31 salary ranges
  • US median$24–33/hr1,364 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 23 open Veterinary Technician jobs in Wisconsin and 1,635 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
Veterinary Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (473 postings).
Education
10 of the 1,635 open Veterinary Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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