Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) - Small Animal Internal Medicine
About The Position
Cornell University Hospital for Animals is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the Internal Medicine team within the Companion Animal Hospital. The technician coordinates patient care from initial intake through discharge and supports veterinarians and student clinicians in providing medical care to a diverse small-animal caseload. The role also supports the hospital’s teaching mission by providing hands-on instruction and guidance to veterinary students, interns, and residents as they develop clinical and technical skills. This is an onsite position in Ithaca, New York. Regular business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but the schedule may change to meet business needs and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, University holidays, and scheduled breaks. Hospital employees must receive the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series before or immediately after hire; the department pays for it. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA-accredited institution.
- New York State licensure or eligibility to be licensed.
- At least 1–2 years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build positive working relationships with clients, students, faculty, veterinarians, and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, manage multiple cases and competing priorities, and maintain attention to detail.
- Ability to give and receive feedback, follow direction, and ask clarifying questions professionally and constructively.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including prolonged standing and kneeling and lifting and restraining animals that may exceed 50 pounds.
- Hospital employees must receive the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series before or immediately after hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous private practice and/or Internal Medicine experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient intake, scheduling, case flow, and discharge.
- Coordinate diagnostic testing, treatments, procedures, and nursing care with veterinarians and clinical staff.
- Assist with examinations and treatments; collect and process diagnostic samples; administer medications; place catheters; monitor patients; and operate diagnostic equipment.
- Orient, train, and guide veterinary students, interns, and residents in animal handling, nursing techniques, diagnostic procedures, and other clinical skills.
- Respond to routine client inquiries and coordinate communication of test results and clinical information.
- Maintain accurate medical records and help ensure the smooth operation of the Internal Medicine service.
Benefits
- Paid vacation; the number of weeks is not specified in the posting.
- 13 additional holiday days and 2 floating holidays.
- Employer-provided benefits program.
- Comprehensive health care options.
- Access to wellness programs.
- Employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
- Retirement contributions.
- Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program.
- Tuition aid for external education.
- Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.
- Department-paid pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
