Veterinary Technologist - Comparative Medicine

Why Mayo Clinic

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Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to animals used in support of lab project goals.

• Exercises independent professional judgment in the assessment of animal health and consults with veterinarians and investigators regarding appropriate diagnosis, therapy, and management.

• Assists in the planning, implementation, and modification of animal use in experiments.

• Works directly with the veterinarians and interacts with staff, residents, medical students, and other personnel using the animal facilities to exchange information and resolve problems.

• Serves as a surgical tech in the operating room, administering anesthesia and providing postoperative care.

• Trains residents/fellows/temporary lab personnel in laboratory animal methodology.

• Responsible for maintaining anesthetic, surgical, and radiological equipment and medical supplies, including pharmaceuticals.

• Additional duties may be assigned as the required to fulfill departmental responsibilities.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is not eligible for F-1 OPT STEM extension.*

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Veterinary Technology, Veterinary Technologist State Certification with two years experience with lab animal species required.

Additional Qualifications

• Certification as Laboratory Animal Technician or Laboratory Animal Technologist through the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science is desirable.

• Must be able to follow oral and written directions.

• Must have the ability to organize and carry out medical and surgical techniques independently.

• Good manual dexterity and must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.

• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

• Must be able to work well with others.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$25.37 - $37.61 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday, Flexible start time ranging from 7:00am-8:00am. Evening shift every sixth week. Start time 1:00pm-9:00pm.

Weekend Schedule

Work every sixth weekend. Start time flexible from 6:00am-8:00am. Expected to work at least one Holiday per year.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Chad Musolf