Are you interested in supporting medical research? Become an Animal Care Technician and help hospitals and medical facilities conduct groundbreaking medical research! In partnership with Massachusetts Eye & Ear, JVS offers a paid Animal Care Technician Training Program that will equip you with the skills you need to launch your career.
This 8-week training program is PAID, and participants earn $18.50/hour for 40 hours/week. Following graduation, JVS will work with you to help you find a job as an animal care technician in the Greater Boston Area.
https://learn.jvs-boston.org/actjobsindeed
Program Overview:
- Length of training program: 8 weeks
- The training program is full-time
- For intermediate to high level English speakers born outside of the U.S.
- During the training, participants will earn $18.50/hour for 40 hours/week
- On-the-job training
- You will receive individualized job coaching throughout the training and up to 90-days post-employment
- At the end of the training program, you will be considered for open positions at Massachusetts Eye & Ear and provided with job placement services
Eligibility:
- 8-week PAID training for intermediate to high level English speakers born outside of the U.S.
- Be willing to work with animals and care for their daily needs
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must not have any preexisting allergies to hay, animals, or dander
- Must have valid work authorization
- All trainees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and 2023 Influenza
- Be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds at a time and work on your feet up to 7-8 hours per day
- Work rotating weekends and holiday
- Eager to seek growth opportunities and have a strong work ethic
- All applicants will be required to participate in a CORI and drug screening
- Participants who are considered for jobs at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Institute must commit to at least 1 year if hired
Register for an info session every Wednesday at 10am using this link:
https://learn.jvs-boston.org/actjobsindeed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 per hour
Schedule:
Work Location: In person