Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) - ICU

Cornell University•Ithaca, NY

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) in a state-of-the-art small animal intensive care unit at a veterinary teaching hospital. The role involves providing excellent patient care using current technology, with opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and collaboration with passionate peers. Responsibilities include managing and caring for a mix of primary and specialty cases, from routine to critical trauma patients. The technician will utilize and develop technical skills, such as venipuncture and central line catheter placement, with a busy caseload. A key aspect of the role is teaching and guiding DVM students and house officers through complex treatment plans and technical skill training, as well as collaborating with multiple specialty services with opportunities for cross-training.

Requirements

Associate degrees from an AVMA accredited institution plus NYS licensure.
1-3 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
Excellent interpersonal communication.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, inter-professional care team.
Critical thinking and observation skills.
Meticulous attention to detail when calculating and administering medications.
Ability to successfully provide critical patient skills.

Nice To Haves

Interest in on-going career growth and advanced skill development.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent patient care with current technology.
Manage and care for a mix of primary and specialty cases.
Use and develop routine and advanced technical skills from venipuncture to triple lumen catheter placement.
Teach and guide DVM students and house officers through complex treatment plans and technical skill training.
Collaborate with multiple specialty services with the opportunity for cross-training.
Placement and maintenance of central line catheters.
Using various oxygen therapies such as High Flow and nasal cannulae.
Venipuncture and arterial blood sampling.
Chest tube management.
Assisting with management of mechanical ventilation patients.
Medical calculations including constant rate infusions.