Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) - Shelter Medicine

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

9d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Maddie’s Shelter and Community Medicine (MSCP) at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an exceptional Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join their team. This role involves mentoring veterinary students and interns while delivering top-quality care in shelter, clinical, and community settings. The LVT team provides surgical and technical support for high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN), soft tissue, and dental procedures, as well as other essential services. Through accessible care programs, they also offer low-cost preventive care and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. MSCP LVTs utilize their full skill set, assisting in surgery one day and working directly with clients the next, all within a supportive teaching environment. The position requires a motivated professional with the vision and drive to help lead and grow this new program in alignment with Cornell’s core values.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in veterinary technology, and New York State licensure or eligibility to be licensed, with at least 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
Valid driver’s license with ability to drive a large mobile van to local shelters on workdays.
Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with various groups and individuals (including staff, students, technicians, and veterinarians) and to always act in a professional manner.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the positions, which includes, but is not limited to, prolonged standing and kneeling, as well as lifting and restraining patients that may weigh more than 50 lbs.
Excellent customer service skills
Strong interest in animal welfare and serving underserved communities

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an animal shelter, high quality, high volume spay/neuter clinic, and/or access to care clinic environment.
Previous experience instructing vet students or vet tech students.
Advanced training, with specialty certification (anesthesia, or emergency) in an area of veterinary technology.
Working knowledge of basic software programs, such as Workday, Excel, EzyVet and Pet Point.

Responsibilities

Providing direct client communication with professionalism and empathy, while delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and support to their families.
Under supervision of faculty clinician, serving as primary anesthetist for MSCP surgeries at local shelters, Primary Care Surgery, Small Animal Community Practice (SACP), Shelter Outreach Services (SOS), and College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) locations.
Providing patient care including Fear Free restraint, medical treatment, specimen collection, diagnostic imaging.
Maintaining records and entering client data in EzyVet, the electronic medical record system.
Provide instruction and support to veterinary students, interns and externs in clinical and anesthetic techniques.
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.