Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) - Small Animal Surgery

Cornell University

2d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Cornell University Hospital for Animals seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) to support a fast-paced, high-volume surgical service within a teaching hospital environment. This position plays a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care through hands-on surgical nursing support and strict adherence to aseptic standards. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, and learners while contributing to excellent clinical outcomes and continuous improvement in surgical services. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Perform the duties of a scrub nurse on various, complex orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures. Maintain surgical log records and ensure charges are accurate and complete . Assist the veterinarians in pre-operative examinations, treatments and procedures while regularly updating veterinarians with any changes in condition. Evaluate inventory and restock needed supplies in patient receiving, treatment, operating rooms & general supply areas. Instruct veterinary students, and occasionally residents, in techniques of small animal restraint and handling, patient monitoring, injections, specimen collection, blood tests, and bandaging 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.

Requirements

Associates degree in Veterinary Technology, and at least 1 year of experience as an LVT or equivalent combination
NYS licensure or eligible to be licensed
Excellent communication, team building and organizational skills essential.
Must have the ability to meet the physical demands of the position, which includes, but are not limited to, stressful situations, prolonged standing and kneeling, and lifting heavy patients that may exceed 50 pounds.
Must be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks with competing deadlines, while paying close attention to details.
Will need to work independently as well as in a team environment
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships including communicating with staff, students, technicians, veterinarians and clients in a professional manner at all times.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience as a licensed veterinary technician with surgical experience preferred.
VTS are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Perform the duties of a scrub nurse on various, complex orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures.
Maintain surgical log records and ensure charges are accurate and complete
Assist the veterinarians in pre-operative examinations, treatments and procedures while regularly updating veterinarians with any changes in condition.
Evaluate inventory and restock needed supplies in patient receiving, treatment, operating rooms & general supply areas.
Instruct veterinary students, and occasionally residents, in techniques of small animal restraint and handling, patient monitoring, injections, specimen collection, blood tests, and bandaging techniques.

Benefits

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