Research Veterinary Technician (VT) II

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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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

As a Research Veterinary Technician II, you will monitor and care for the health and well-being of research animals while supporting veterinary procedures, surgical services, and training initiatives within Veterinary Services. In this role, you will contribute to foundational pre-clinical research that advances scientific discoveries and helps improve patient care worldwide.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (flexible start/end times) with on-call requirements, and one weekend shift every six weeks.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform all duties of Research VT I.

• Train animal husbandry, veterinary services and research personnel to perform proper animal handling, evaluations and techniques.

• May 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 work with minimal supervision on Veterinary Services programs and projects.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Associate's degree in a Veterinary Technician program

• Licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician (VT) in state in which employed

• Two years of experience with demonstrated competence as a licensed Veterinary Technician

• Ability to understand and follow detailed scientific or medical instructions given by investigators and/or veterinarians

• Computer literacy, good interpersonal skills to work and communicate with all levels of department and research personnel

• Flexibility to ensure all animal care responsibilities are completed, supporting a 7-day-per-week, 365-day-per-year operation that may include weekends and holidays

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to 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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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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