Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II)
Location
Ithaca, New York, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
1-5 years
Compensation
$28 - $32 per hour
Posted
1d ago
Summary and responsibilities
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Summary
As a Licensed Veterinary Technician at Cornell University's Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital, you will provide high-quality nursing care to emergency and hospitalized large-animal patients. This role involves triaging emergencies, managing critically ill patients, performing diagnostic evaluations, and contributing to student education in a world-class teaching hospital.
Cornell University’s Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital is seeking a motivated Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our specialty services team. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality nursing care to emergency and hospitalized large-animal patients while helping train the next generation of veterinarians in a supportive, inclusive, and world-class teaching hospital. You’ll work with advanced diagnostic tools, assist with emergency procedures, and contribute meaningfully to patient care, client communication, and student learning. If you’re driven, compassionate, and excited by a collaborative environment where your work truly matters, then this position is for you.
The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Triaging emergencies and initiating stabilization and treatments.
Managing nursing care of all patients including those that are critically ill.
Providing exceptional care to a diverse caseload from horses, cows, sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas, pigs as examples.
Contributing meaningfully to the education of veterinary students, interns, and residents.
Performing diagnostic evaluations and medical procedures bloodwork, ultrasound, endoscopy, radiographs, critical care monitoring and more.
Employees working in the hospital must receive the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series prior to or immediately after hire, which will be paid for by the department.
Required Qualifications
Associate degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited institution, plus NYS licensure or eligible to be licensed required within 3 months of joining along with at least 1 year of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to promote a positive learning environment for students, clinicians, and peer technicians.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks while paying close attention to details.
Ability to successfully utilize point of care systems, electronic medical record systems, and other hospital applications.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Preferred Qualifications
Clinical experience with equine and farm animals.
Important Details about the Position
This is an onsite position located in Ithaca, NY. We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. The Cornell University Hospital for Animals provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year. The schedule for this position requires flexibility to ensure that adequate patient care and service needs are provided without interruption or exception. Schedule will require/include weekend, holiday and night shifts, as well as weekend day shifts. Cross-training with other services to support business continuity will be expected as time/business need allows. If business needs change, a position/individual may be realigned within the CUHA to a different shift or service.
What We Offer: Great benefits!
Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
3 weeks of paid vacation
13 additional holiday days with 2 additional floating holidays to be used at your discretion
An award-winning employer provided benefits program
Comprehensive health care options
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Generous retirement contributions
Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program
Updated 1d ago
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1-5 years
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$28 - $32 per hour
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Cornell University Hospital for Animals
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Growing team
Location
Ithaca, New York, United States
Cornell University’s Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital is seeking a motivated Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our specialty services team. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality nursing care to emergency and hospitalized large-animal patients while helping train the next generation of veterinarians in a supportive, inclusive, and world-class teaching hospital.
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Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II)
Ithaca, New York, United States • Full Time