Memphis, TN

About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

The World’s Most Dedicated Never Give Up

There’s a reason St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is consistently ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work For” list. Because at our world-class pediatric research hospital, every one of our professionals shares our commitment to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve. There’s a unique bond when you’re part of a team that gives their all to advance the treatments and cures of pediatric catastrophic diseases. The result is a collaborative, positive environment where everyone, regardless of their role, receives the resources, support and encouragement to advance and grow their careers and be the force behind the cures.

Veterinary Technician

An Animal Resources Center (ARC) Veterinary Technician provides timely clinical care and management to a diverse population of lab animal species, under the supervision of veterinarians. Specialized clinical care and technical skills are utilized for administering treatments, collecting samples, managing databases, and performing minor surgeries in a herd health practice of medicine. Responsibilities include providing care during weekends and holidays on a rotational basis and could include overtime work. There is emphasis on daily contribution to a culture that fosters goodwill and teamwork with a central focus on responsible animal care. This is balanced with research support and partnership that align with our institution's mission of Finding Cures and Saving Children.

*This position start at a minimum of $20.06/hr. and benefits start on your first day of employment for most roles.*

High school diploma or GED required
An Associate or Bachelor's degree in an animal science or related field preferred

Six (6) years of direct clinical animal experience in an animal care setting (private practice, zoo, research) is required
Three (3) years may be acceptable with a relevant Associate's degree
No experience is required if the necessary basic skills, knowledge and principles of laboratory animal science have been acquired through the completion of a relevant Bachelor's degree

(LC:ALAT) American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) certification at an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level required within 18 months of hire
Certified, registered, or licensed veterinary technician preferred (CVT, RVT, or LVT)

COVID-19 vaccine:

As of September 10, 2021, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious accommodation, as a condition of employment.

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.