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Surgery Support Technician

Support animal surgery and post-operative care to ensure high welfare standards
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Entry Level
2 days ago
Inotiv

Inotiv

A contract research organization providing drug discovery and development services to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Surgical Support Technician – Join a Team That Makes a Difference!

Starting at $18.80/hour Full-time | Benefits effective within 30 days of hire

About the Role

Do you have a passion for animals and want your work to truly matter? We're looking for a Surgical Support Technician to join our dynamic, mission-driven team. In this hands-on role, you'll play a vital part in supporting animal surgery and care, ensuring the highest standards of welfare, safety, and organization.

If you're someone who is compassionate, detail-oriented, and thrives in a team environment—this could be the perfect fit for you!

What You'll Do

  • Provide daily care and feeding for animals, ensuring health and welfare standards are met
  • Assist with surgery prep and support—prepare instruments, sterilize equipment, calibration of equipment, transfer and weigh animals and maintain accurate records
  • Help coordinate and fulfill customer orders; includes selection, packaging and confirming accuracy
  • Maintain accurate records for feeding, cleaning and care of animals
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant surgical and facility environment; requires general housekeeping duties
  • Monitor supply levels and assist with inventory control
  • Support anesthesia, surgical prep, and post-operative animal care
  • Perform general housekeeping duties and documentation tasks
  • Contribute to a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement
  • Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

  • High school diploma required.
  • Lab or animal care experience preferred
  • A genuine desire to work with and care for animals every day
  • Interest in animal surgery and biomedical research
  • Basic math skills required.
  • Strong attention to detail, cleanliness and organizational skills
  • Team player with a positive, proactive attitude
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
  • Willingness to work weekends and holidays on rotation as well as overtime as needed
  • Comfort following written and verbal instructions in English.
  • Adherence to the company domestic pet policy and biosecurity.

Why Join Inotiv?

At Inotiv, we're advancing life-changing medical discoveries. As a growing drug discovery and development company, we "Play to Win"—collaborating, innovating, and supporting one another to improve the health and well-being of people (and animals) around the world.

Here, your work matters. You'll be part of a diverse, inclusive, and supportive team where your contributions truly make an impact.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay commensurate with experience and education Health, dental, and vision coverage (effective within 30 days) Paid time off, paid parental leave, and holidays 401(k) with company match Short- & long-term disability coverage, and more

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Surgery Support Technician
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Support
About Inotiv
A contract research organization providing drug discovery and development services to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.