Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Research VTI, monitors and cares for the health and well-being of research animals. The caregiver in this role supports foundational pre-clinical research that will one day improve the lives of patients around the world.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
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Demonstrates critical thinking skills and decisive judgement.
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Effectively works with minimal supervision. Â
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Can work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Â
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Caregivers will work in a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow. You will remain professionally challenged as you shape the career of your dreams and find where you belong, here at Cleveland Clinic.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.Â
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Responsibilities:
- Evaluates animals upon arrival and during quarantine period.
- Administers medical treatments to animals as needed and may assist the Veterinarians, investigators and the animal care staff with performing technical procedures.
- Â Monitors condition of post-operative animals and animals that require veterinary care.
- Develops and implements animal health treatment plan under direction of Veterinarians and communicates plan to research personnel.
- Maintains accurate records and ensures that areas used for technical procedures are well maintained and adequately supplied.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Associate's degree in a Veterinary Technician program.
Certifications:
- Licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician (VT) by the State of Ohio.
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
- Demonstrated competence as a licensed Veterinary Technician.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and transport equipment, supplies and/or animals weighing up to 75 pounds using carts with casters.
- Capable of tolerating a significant amount of standing, bending and walking.
- May be required to work with biological, chemical and radiation hazards after proper training
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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