Purpose:

The Veterinary Technician II performs daily vivarium activities and provides clinical care and preventive medical procedures for assigned research animals. This role works independently on weekends and holidays, contributes to Comparative Medicine projects and initiatives, and provides exemplary animal care in accordance with departmental and AbbVie regulatory expectations. All work must comply with applicable local and federal requirements, including GLP, FDA, and USDA regulations, while supporting AbbVie’s drug discovery and development process.

Responsibilities

• Provide proficient veterinary care with some oversight, including basic care for all species housed in the facility.
• Provide or lead anesthesia support for surgical and translational imaging procedures, including PET, CT, MRI, and ultrasonography.
• Provide veterinary and/or research technical support for tests, experiments, and procedures according to standard protocols. Lead a focus area and understand related research projects and activities.
• Apply experience and training to make decisions, plan work, and complete assigned tasks.
• Develop practices and procedures for routine tasks.
• Maintain, handle, and archive documentation and data as required by research, veterinary procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Identify and report technical or other discrepancies as they occur. Monitor and report adverse events involving study subjects.
• Provide basic technical training in multiple areas.
• Ensure compliance with corporate safety, quality control, and quality assurance standards. Work and train within the animal care and use program as directed by management.
• Document, review, and maintain current standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Maintain laboratory, vivarium, and support areas, including supplies, medications, equipment, and facilities. Identify and report operational or facility issues. Use basic computer skills to support regulatory compliance and training, including email, calendars, computer-based training, data entry, and Microsoft Office.
• Complete duties accurately to avoid impacts to pipeline activities or regulatory compliance.