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.