Research Veterinary Technician II
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.
Research Veterinary Technicians monitor and care for the health and wellbeing of research animals and support foundational pre-clinical research that will one day improve the lives of patients around the world.
A caregiver in this position works 7:30AM – 4:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- Evaluate animals upon arrival and during the quarantine period.
- Administer medical treatments to animals.
- Assist the Veterinarian, investigators and animal caregivers with performing technical procedures.
- Monitor the conditions of post-operative animals and animals requiring veterinary care.
- Develop and implement animal health treatment plans and communicate the plan to research personnel.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Perform the duties of an Animal Surgery Technician and assist Veterinarians and investigators by performing special surgical, medical or experimental techniques or procedures.
- Assist the Veterinarians with the Sentinel Health Monitoring Program and works with minimal supervision on Veterinary Services programs and projects.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Associate's Degree from a Veterinary Technician Program
- Current licensure as a Registered Veterinary Technician (VT) in the State of Ohio
- At least two (2) years’ experience with demonstrated competence as a licensed Veterinary Technician.
Demonstrated competence as a licensed Veterinary Technician
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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.
Pay Range
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