Animal Surgeon Jobs in Indiana
Animal Surgeon jobs in Indiana are open across Indianapolis, Jeffersonville, and Fort Wayne and other Indiana metros, with employers like Clemens Food, Petco, and Elanco Animal Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Business Title: Animal Care Support Technician I
Position Title: Lab Support Technician I
Division: Consumer Products Services
Entity: Consumer Products Services/ATL
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Reports to: Manager
FLSA: Non-exempt
Hours Worked: Typically, Monday through Friday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Flexibility required for potential changes in work shift hours to meet department needs. Weekend, holiday and after hours overtime and on call assignments may be required on occasion.
Position Summary
The Animal Care Support Technician provides cage wash services, husbandry (rats and mice), and general laboratory support for discovery research. Other responsibilities include daily cleaning and sanitation of animal room and vivarium support space. The Animal Care Support Technician operates under the direction of management to ensure a quality, compliant animal care program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
It is everyone’s responsibility to live out our Values and Absolutes by Shaping a World of Trust while ensuring responsible progress.
- Provide animal husbandry support including but not limited to: preparing cages for change out and changing cages on a scheduled basis and during absences and workload needs.
- Provide sanitation services associated with animal rooms, procedure laboratories, necropsy rooms, surgery suites, and other support facilities.
- Provide general housekeeping services for corridors and support areas (feed rooms, procedure rooms, surgery rooms, necropsy rooms, etc.)
- Observe laboratory animals for variations in the dietary habits, feces and urine character, health status, unusual behavior and death.
- Report trauma or signs of disease to appropriate personnel.
- Perform daily feed and water observations.
- Perform various methods of animal identification, maintaining records (census, room log, etc.) daily.
- Perform euthanasia when requested.
- Perform animal receipt, animal census, technical support, project support, and administrative support.
- Provide support in necessary and often repetitive, physical tasks (e.g. inventory, disposal).
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management in compliance with the needs of Veterinary Resources.
- Comply with clients and company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
- Follow guidelines set forth by clients and in the company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES
- Transferable skills and ability to learn new tasks.
- Verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
- Problem solving and process improvement ability.
- Organization and time management skills.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks.
- Ability to prioritize individual workload to meet or exceed deadlines.
- Individual and team work ethic.
- Basic computer skills: Windows, Word & Excel.
- Attention to detail necessary to adhere to animal welfare expectations.
- Ability to perform assigned tasks independently and reliably.
- Ability to understand, follow, and carry out technical instructions independently based on established training plans and written procedures.
- Awareness and general understanding of established and proposed federal, state and local regulations, guidelines and policies relating to laboratory animal science.
- Awareness and general understanding of provisions set forth in the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals".
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Associates Degree in related field.
- Minimum of one year of experience working directly with animals.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.
COMPENSATION RANGE
- Compensation Range: $20.00-$22.00 per hour (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as location, education, experience, and skillset).
INTRODUCTION
Business Title: Animal Care Support Technician I
Position Title: Lab Support Technician I
Division: Consumer Products Services
Entity: Consumer Products Services/ATL
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Reports to: Manager
FLSA: Non-exempt
Hours Worked: Typically, Monday through Friday 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Flexibility required for potential changes in work shift hours to meet department needs. Weekend, holiday and after hours overtime and on call assignments may be required on occasion.
Position Summary
The Animal Care Support Technician provides cage wash services, husbandry (rats and mice), and general laboratory support for discovery research. Other responsibilities include daily cleaning and sanitation of animal room and vivarium support space. The Animal Care Support Technician operates under the direction of management to ensure a quality, compliant animal care program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
It is everyone’s responsibility to live out our Values and Absolutes by Shaping a World of Trust while ensuring responsible progress.
- Provide animal husbandry support including but not limited to: preparing cages for change out and changing cages on a scheduled basis and during absences and workload needs.
- Provide sanitation services associated with animal rooms, procedure laboratories, necropsy rooms, surgery suites, and other support facilities.
- Provide general housekeeping services for corridors and support areas (feed rooms, procedure rooms, surgery rooms, necropsy rooms, etc.)
- Observe laboratory animals for variations in the dietary habits, feces and urine character, health status, unusual behavior and death.
- Report trauma or signs of disease to appropriate personnel.
- Perform daily feed and water observations.
- Perform various methods of animal identification, maintaining records (census, room log, etc.) daily.
- Perform euthanasia when requested.
- Perform animal receipt, animal census, technical support, project support, and administrative support.
- Provide support in necessary and often repetitive, physical tasks (e.g. inventory, disposal).
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management in compliance with the needs of Veterinary Resources.
- Comply with clients and company management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
- Follow guidelines set forth by clients and in the company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES
- Transferable skills and ability to learn new tasks.
- Verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
- Problem solving and process improvement ability.
- Organization and time management skills.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks.
- Ability to prioritize individual workload to meet or exceed deadlines.
- Individual and team work ethic.
- Basic computer skills: Windows, Word & Excel.
- Attention to detail necessary to adhere to animal welfare expectations.
- Ability to perform assigned tasks independently and reliably.
- Ability to understand, follow, and carry out technical instructions independently based on established training plans and written procedures.
- Awareness and general understanding of established and proposed federal, state and local regulations, guidelines and policies relating to laboratory animal science.
- Awareness and general understanding of provisions set forth in the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals".
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Associates Degree in related field.
- Minimum of one year of experience working directly with animals.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.
COMPENSATION RANGE
- Compensation Range: $20.00-$22.00 per hour (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as location, education, experience, and skillset).
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Animal Surgeon Job Market in Indiana
A snapshot from current Indiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Clemens Food8
- Petco8
- Elanco Animal Health7
- Vetcor7
- Banfield Pet Hospital4
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services18
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals9
- Food & Beverage8
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Consumer Goods3
What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in animal surgeon jobs across Indiana.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited institution
- ACVS board certification or current residency-trained diplomate eligibility
- Proficiency in soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures across small animals
- Experience with advanced imaging interpretation including CT and MRI
- State veterinary license in good standing for the location of practice
- Strong client communication skills for pre- and post-operative consultations
Animal Surgeon Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How many animal surgeon jobs are there in Indiana?
There are 51+ animal surgeon openings in Indiana on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Indianapolis, Jeffersonville, and Fort Wayne. New positions post regularly as employers across Indiana hire.
How much do animal surgeons make in Indiana?
Animal surgeons in Indiana earn a median of about $124,530 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,630 for the lowest 10% to over $173,810 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Indiana cities have the most animal surgeon jobs?
Indianapolis, Jeffersonville, and Fort Wayne have the most animal surgeon openings in Indiana right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire animal surgeons in Indiana?
Employers hiring animal surgeons in Indiana include Clemens Food, Petco, and Elanco Animal Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote animal surgeon jobs in Indiana?
Yes. About 2% of animal surgeon openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Indiana metros.
How do I apply for animal surgeon jobs in Indiana?
You can apply to animal surgeon jobs in Indiana directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Indiana location, then apply to each one that fits.
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