Research Veterinary Technician I

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a dedicated Research Veterinary Technician I to join their team on the Main Campus. In this role, you'll be responsible for the health and wellbeing of research animals while supporting essential pre-clinical studies aimed at enhancing patient care. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in Veterinary Technology and be licensed in Ohio, possessing a strong commitment to animal welfare in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Requires competence in evaluating and caring for animals.
• License and degree from an accredited program are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate animals upon arrival and during quarantine.
• Administer medical treatments and monitor post-operative conditions.

Skills

Competence as a licensed Veterinary Technician

Education

Associate's degree from a Veterinary Technician program

Licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician (VT) in the State of Ohio

Job description

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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. 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.
  
  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's degree from a Veterinary Technician program.
• Licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician (VT) in the State of Ohio.
• Demonstrated competence as a licensed Veterinary Technician.
  
  

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

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.
  
  

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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