Specialist, Animal Health Clinical Support
ICU Medical
Summary
We are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) to serve as a Specialist, Animal Health Clinical Support for our SurgiVet® and BCI brand product lines. In this role, you will leverage your clinical expertise to provide technical guidance, troubleshooting, and product application support to veterinary customers, sales representatives, and internal teams via phone and email. You will collaborate closely with Quality, Regulatory, and Engineering departments to investigate product issues, evaluate patient safety risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, you will develop and deliver clinical training programs and assist in reviewing product documentation and marketing materials for technical accuracy. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, patient-focused veterinary professional looking to apply their clinical background in a dynamic corporate and medical device environment.
Job description
Position Summary
We are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) to serve as a Specialist, Animal Health Clinical Support for our SurgiVet® and BCI brand product lines. In this role, you will leverage your clinical expertise to provide technical guidance, troubleshooting, and product application support to veterinary customers, sales representatives, and internal teams via phone and email. You will collaborate closely with Quality, Regulatory, and Engineering departments to investigate product issues, evaluate patient safety risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, you will develop and deliver clinical training programs and assist in reviewing product documentation and marketing materials for technical accuracy. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, patient-focused veterinary professional looking to apply their clinical background in a dynamic corporate and medical device environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide clinical expertise and technical support to internal and external stakeholders (customers, distributors, sales, quality, and operations) regarding the application and troubleshooting of SurgiVet® and BCI brand products via phone, email, and automated call queues.
- Act as the primary contact for veterinary products within Technical Support, coordinating with internal and distributor sales teams, identifying gaps in customer-facing materials, and assisting in the resolution of product investigations.
- Lead and support continuous improvement projects focused on customer experience, workflow process flows, quality, safety, and complaint trend reduction.
- Conduct clinical and technical training on veterinary products for internal teams, customers, and external vendors both on-site and in the field, while reviewing marketing and instructional materials for clinical accuracy.
- Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams on product complaints, hazard/risk analyses, discrepancy reports (DR), engineering change orders (ECO), and returned product investigations to evaluate patient safety impacts.
- Ensure strict adherence to all company procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and EHS guidelines), assuming coverage for team leads or coordinators as needed.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong clinical foundation in veterinary care, specifically regarding anesthesia equipment, monitors, ventilators, temperature management, and critical care disposables.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical and clinical scenarios remotely, providing clear guidance with high diplomacy, tact, and patience.
- Outstanding communication, group presentation, and training capabilities for both clinical and non-clinical audiences.
- Strong knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement principles and cross-functional collaboration within regulatory and compliance structures.
- Self-directed problem-solving skills with proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and experience utilizing clinical research/journals to resolve technical inquiries.
Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Associate’s degree required.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
- Active National Veterinary Technician Licensure (CVT, RVT, or LVT) required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical veterinary care experience utilizing anesthesia products, monitoring equipment, and critical care devices.
- Practical experience in veterinary emergency, critical care, or specialty practice settings preferred.
- Prior experience in a call center/call-queue environment, technical service desk, or medical device customer support role preferred.
Work Environment
- This is largely a sedentary role.
- This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
- Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Associate’s degree required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Active National Veterinary Technician Licensure (CVT, RVT, or LVT) required
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical veterinary care experience utilizing anesthesia products, monitoring equipment, and critical care devices
- Practical experience in veterinary emergency, critical care, or specialty practice settings preferred
- Prior experience in a call center/call-queue environment, technical service desk, or medical device customer support role preferred
- Strong clinical foundation in veterinary care, specifically regarding anesthesia equipment, monitors, ventilators, temperature management, and critical care disposables
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical and clinical scenarios remotely
- Outstanding communication, group presentation, and training capabilities
- Strong knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement principles
- Self-directed problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Company overview
ICU Medical is a global medical device company specializing in infusion therapy, critical care, and oncology applications. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in San Clemente, California, the company develops, manufactures, and sells innovative medical devices used in hospitals and alternate care settings worldwide. ICU Medical's product portfolio includes infusion pumps, IV sets, closed systems for hazardous drug preparation, needle-free connectors, and critical care monitoring devices. The company is particularly known for its expertise in infusion therapy safety, having pioneered technologies that reduce medication errors and prevent bloodstream infections. With a strong focus on patient safety and clinical outcomes, ICU Medical serves healthcare providers across more than 90 countries. The company has grown through strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Pfizer's Hospira infusion therapy business, which significantly expanded its global footprint and product offerings. ICU Medical maintains a commitment to quality, innovation, and improving patient care through advanced medical technology solutions.