Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
Medical: Multiple plan options.Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.Vision: Affordable plan with national network.Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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.
Schedules and provides fee-for-service technical assistance to research personnel for animal-related procedures.
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.
Qualifications
An associate degree in veterinary technology with two years’ experience with lab animal species, and a Veterinary Technologist Certification, is required. Experience with surgical research (mainly large animal) is preferred.
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 with ease, thrive in a team-based environment, and have the ability to organize and carry out medical and surgical techniques independently.
This requires good manual dexterity and the ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
This offers the potential for flexible hours, but nights, weekends, and holidays will be required intermittently.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
$27.44 - $41.16 / hour; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Monday through Friday 10AM to 6PM; Intermittent nights, depending on project needs
Weekend Schedule
Intermittent, depending on project needs
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.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Stephanie Baird