Join our team at Regions Hospital as Animal Care Technician. This position offers opportunity for a candidate seeking entry level experience after earning or currently engaged in earning, specialty certificates in laboratory animal science or obtaining animal science degree, or CVT/RVT. This position is responsible for: Providing care to research animals such as ensuring clean bedding, fresh water, food, enrichment and cleanliness of animals is maintained. Perform husbandry duties and facility maintenance such as cleaning floors, sinks, walls, and animal rooms as necessary. Provides assistance to the attending veterinarian, facility supervisor and other staff as needed. Location: Small vivarium located in St Paul Neuroscience Center. It is essential, that the applicant have reliable transportation, be able to fulfill agreed upon scheduled shifts, be organized, have above average problem-solving skills, be attentive to detail, and function independently. Applicants experience desired: Familiarity with the basic science research environment/lab, be able to interact and take direction from investigators and veterinary staff as a necessary part of medical team. Be familiar with animal welfare and care operations as it relates to science, local and federal regulations. Physical requirements include: Must be able to lift 50lbs without restriction, be able to sit and stand for long periods of time, safely handle/manipulate bulky large equipment, be able to use chemicals and disinfection compounds in a safe manner and gently handle fragile animals with care and kindness. Advancement is dependent on education completed, experience related to the animal science field and performance in the position being considered above. Work schedule: On-Call float for weekends and Holiday's Required Qualifications: Education: Enrolled in a Licensed Respiratory Therapy program Experience: None Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: BLS certification Other: Must remain enrolled as a student in a respiratory care program and progress towards graduation as a licensed respiratory therapist Preferred Qualifications: Experience: Prior Clinical rotation at Regions Hospital. Electronic medical record experience. Benefits: Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as an on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.