IDEXX
Field Support Representative-Diagnostics Baton Rouge, LA
IDEXX, Louisiana, Missouri, United States, 63353
Field Support Representative - Diagnostics (Baton Rouge, LA)
We build some of the most innovative products in the veterinary diagnostic industry, each of which helps keep our pets happy and healthy. Veterinarians that use these tools rely on Field Support Representatives (FSR) to teach them how to make the best use of these machines and to troubleshoot technical issues. We are looking for people, like you, who are expert communicators, are highly organized, and who treat every customer interaction with empathy and teamwork.
As a field-based FSR you will work and travel from a home office. You will use a wide array of programs to plan and strategize your customer visits, serving as a true IDEXX Ambassador and a trusted advisor. You will manage your schedule based on the unique attributes and needs of your customers, while also focusing on your own professional development and growth.
Ideal candidate must live in the Baton Rouge, LA area and be willing to travel within this territory and occasionally outside of this territory as needed.
Learn more about Field Support opportunities: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/field-support-representatives
What can you expect? You can expect a dynamic and exciting career with IDEXX that utilizes your veterinary practice experience and technical skills, allows you to travel, meet new people, expand your knowledge and skill set, and positively impact the lives of pets and their owners. Our day-to-day consists of meeting new people and building relationships with our customers. You will be challenged every day as you work alongside the best team in the industry. The FSR role continues to evolve to best support our customers’ needs, offering continued growth through comprehensive training programs.
As an FSR you will work collaboratively with an internal team to develop strategies to maintain your Customer Accounts through education and other customer‑centric solutions. You will install and train the staff in the clinic on the best way to use IDEXX Analyzers (ProCyte, Catalyst One, SediVue, InVue). You will assist with critical customer‑needs visits, providing onsite technical support when things are not going according to plan. No two days will ever be the same. You will be expected to visit customers in the field every day; occasionally adjusting your schedule as needed to attend customer events and to accommodate visits to emergency practices.
What do you need to succeed?
3+ years of experience working in a veterinary practice or applicable work experience and familiarity with IDEXX products.
Ability to build relationships with all personalities.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with customers, management, and peers.
Ability to build strong customer and peer partnerships that allow you to gain confidence and trust from others easily.
Ability to plan and prioritize work in a dynamic environment and make quality, timely decisions.
Effective listening skills to discover customer needs and adapt your approach and demeanor to different situations.
Comfortability with learning and using technology such as computers, tablets and smartphones. Computer networking experience is a plus.
Shift Info / Travelling
Requires up to 75% travel (varies by region and may include travel outside of your territory)
5 days or more of car travel per week
6‑8 or more overnights per month (subject to change)
Weekend hours and weekday overtime may be required
Overnight travel is required
Valid Driver’s License and clean drivers abstract required
Requirement to currently reside in or be willing to self‑relocate within the designated territory as advertised
What You Can Expect From Us
Hourly rates targeting: $27.00 per hour+
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Benefits Day‑One
On‑the‑job training and career advancement opportunities (experience NOT required)
Additional benefits including financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, foundation donation matching, and more
Physical Demands And Work Environment
Regularly required to stand and sit for extended periods; extend and reach with hands and arms; and use hands and fingers to handle, squeeze, twist and manipulate objects, controls and tools.
Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch.
May be required to lift, move and carry up to 60 pounds.
Vision: close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Hearing acuity sufficient to effectively communicate with customers and employees via telephone and in person.
Ability to communicate verbally on phone and in person.
Fluency in the English language.
Weekend hours and weekday overtime may be required.
Extensive overnight travel required.
Ability to travel and work internationally.
Ability to drive car for extended periods.
Why IDEXX? We’re proud of the work we do because it matters. As an innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. With customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people, we enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.
At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
EEO / Diversity Statement IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.
Idexx is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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As a field-based FSR you will work and travel from a home office. You will use a wide array of programs to plan and strategize your customer visits, serving as a true IDEXX Ambassador and a trusted advisor. You will manage your schedule based on the unique attributes and needs of your customers, while also focusing on your own professional development and growth.
Ideal candidate must live in the Baton Rouge, LA area and be willing to travel within this territory and occasionally outside of this territory as needed.
Learn more about Field Support opportunities: https://careers.idexx.com/us/en/field-support-representatives
What can you expect? You can expect a dynamic and exciting career with IDEXX that utilizes your veterinary practice experience and technical skills, allows you to travel, meet new people, expand your knowledge and skill set, and positively impact the lives of pets and their owners. Our day-to-day consists of meeting new people and building relationships with our customers. You will be challenged every day as you work alongside the best team in the industry. The FSR role continues to evolve to best support our customers’ needs, offering continued growth through comprehensive training programs.
As an FSR you will work collaboratively with an internal team to develop strategies to maintain your Customer Accounts through education and other customer‑centric solutions. You will install and train the staff in the clinic on the best way to use IDEXX Analyzers (ProCyte, Catalyst One, SediVue, InVue). You will assist with critical customer‑needs visits, providing onsite technical support when things are not going according to plan. No two days will ever be the same. You will be expected to visit customers in the field every day; occasionally adjusting your schedule as needed to attend customer events and to accommodate visits to emergency practices.
What do you need to succeed?
3+ years of experience working in a veterinary practice or applicable work experience and familiarity with IDEXX products.
Ability to build relationships with all personalities.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with customers, management, and peers.
Ability to build strong customer and peer partnerships that allow you to gain confidence and trust from others easily.
Ability to plan and prioritize work in a dynamic environment and make quality, timely decisions.
Effective listening skills to discover customer needs and adapt your approach and demeanor to different situations.
Comfortability with learning and using technology such as computers, tablets and smartphones. Computer networking experience is a plus.
Shift Info / Travelling
Requires up to 75% travel (varies by region and may include travel outside of your territory)
5 days or more of car travel per week
6‑8 or more overnights per month (subject to change)
Weekend hours and weekday overtime may be required
Overnight travel is required
Valid Driver’s License and clean drivers abstract required
Requirement to currently reside in or be willing to self‑relocate within the designated territory as advertised
What You Can Expect From Us
Hourly rates targeting: $27.00 per hour+
Opportunity for annual cash bonus
Benefits Day‑One
On‑the‑job training and career advancement opportunities (experience NOT required)
Additional benefits including financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, foundation donation matching, and more
Physical Demands And Work Environment
Regularly required to stand and sit for extended periods; extend and reach with hands and arms; and use hands and fingers to handle, squeeze, twist and manipulate objects, controls and tools.
Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch.
May be required to lift, move and carry up to 60 pounds.
Vision: close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Hearing acuity sufficient to effectively communicate with customers and employees via telephone and in person.
Ability to communicate verbally on phone and in person.
Fluency in the English language.
Weekend hours and weekday overtime may be required.
Extensive overnight travel required.
Ability to travel and work internationally.
Ability to drive car for extended periods.
Why IDEXX? We’re proud of the work we do because it matters. As an innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. With customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people, we enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.
At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
EEO / Diversity Statement IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.
Idexx is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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