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Cleveland Clinic Research Veterinary Technician I / II in Cleveland, Ohio
Join Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Lerner Research Institute embodies Cleveland Clinic's values of research, innovation, and education by conducting leading-edge research that improves the lives of patients today and in the future. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.
The Research Veterinary Technician will ensure the health and well-being of all animals housed in the BRU in accordance with guidelines, policies, and regulations, under the supervision of the Biological Resources Unit (BRU) Veterinarians.
A caregiver in this position works 7:30am-4:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Train animal husbandry, veterinary services, and research personnel to perform proper animal handling, evaluations, and techniques.
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.
Licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician (VT) in state in which employed.
Two years of experience with demonstrated competence as a licensed Veterinary Technician.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Understand and follow detailed scientific or medical instructions given by investigators and/or veterinarians.
Computer literacy.
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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.
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