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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.

As a Research Veterinary Assistant, you will monitor and care for the health and well-being of research animals while supporting foundational pre-clinical research that will one day improve the lives of patients around the world.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:

• Has a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Has at least one (1) year of experience with demonstrated competence working with animals within a research lab and/or working with animals.

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.

• Thrives working both independently and as part of a team.

• Is flexible and completes the job before leaving work. Animal care is a 7-days per week, 365-days per year job.

This position offers many opportunities for learning, shadowing and cross-training to enhance and grow your skillset.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Performs daily veterinary services room rounds by examining rodents and aquatic animals, looking for health or well-being concerns and communicates with a veterinarian and/or veterinary technician regarding findings.

• Monitors and performs rodent colony management and ensures compliance with facility guidelines and SOPs.

• Documents and communicates actions taken to support animal welfare and research.

• Submits special service charges for services provided.

• Ensures that areas used for technical procedures are well maintained and adequately supplied.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Certifications:

• None required

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to make quick decisions, identify options and take appropriate action.

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

• Must be flexible and complete the job before leaving work. Animal care is a 7-days per week, 365-days per year job.

Work Experience:

• At least one (1) year of experience with demonstrated competence working with animals within a research lab and/or working with animals.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transport equipment, supplies and/or animals weighing up to 75 pounds using carts with casters.

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

• 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:

• Lab jacket, nitrile gloves or other PPE required to perform tasks.

• Follows all other standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $15.75

Maximum hourly: $21.65

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities