Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) - Large Animal Internal Medicine

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the Large Animal Internal Medicine Service. This position provides advanced nursing care for hospitalized large animal patients while supporting emergency care, diagnostic procedures, and clinical teaching within one of the nation's leading veterinary teaching hospitals. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy working with a variety of large animal species while mentoring future veterinary professionals, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited school with NYS licensure (or eligibility to be licensed) with 2 years of LVT experience or equivalent
• An interest or background in working with multiple farm animal species including horses, cows, sheep, goats, camelids, and pigs.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position including but not limited to prolonged standing and lifting/restraining animals that may exceed 50lbs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders and other hospital team members.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced clinical environment while managing multiple priorities and maintaining close attention to detail,
• Proficiency in utilizing veterinary patient management software or willingness and ability to learn.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive nursing care for hospitalized large animal patients, including patient assessment, treatments, and medication administration.
• Assisting with emergency cases, diagnostic procedures, imaging, and medical interventions to support high-quality patient care.
• Teaching and mentoring veterinary students, interns, and trainees by demonstrating clinical techniques and best practices in patient care.
• Maintaining accurate medical records, medication dispensing, and patient charges while supporting safe, efficient hospital operations.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 13 additional holiday days with 2 additional floating holidays
• Comprehensive health care options
• Access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• Generous retirement contributions
• Educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree