LVT Rotating Internship (Large, Small, and Wildlife Animal Tracks)
About The Position
Create your own educational journey! We are excited to offer a one-year paid Rotating Internship for five Licensed Veterinary Technicians in Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) for the third year in a row. With a caseload over 30,000 encompassing all domestic and exotic species, you will have the opportunity to see common and uncommon diseases and interventions in either the Companion Animal Hospital, Equine Nemo Farm Animal Hospital, or the Wildlife Hospital. You will be part of the larger trainee team of veterinary students, interns, and residents, most rotating through multiple specialty teams throughout the year. This structured LVT Rotating Internship offers a unique opportunity to gain diverse technical, teaching and case management skills in our large academic veterinary teaching hospital. Immerse yourself in a world of constant learning and growth, supported by a community of passionate professionals. As an intern, you will: Attend lectures and labs, including the comprehensive Recover CPR program. Learn physical exams, low-stress restraint, and handling techniques Improve your understanding of anesthesia Master patient sample collection, injection administration, and IV catheter placement Participate in surgical prep, assistance, and diagnostic image acquisition Develop medical math calculation and drug knowledge Hone interpersonal and professional skills with a focus on client service Learning Objectives: Throughout the program, interns will engage in a comprehensive curriculum covering a wide range of veterinary skills and knowledge. From diagnostic procedures to surgical assistance, our interns are equipped for success in the field. Flexible Rotations: Expose yourself to various specialties over 52 weeks with required rotations and elective opportunities in our 24/7 hospital. Embrace the dynamic nature of our industry with weekly schedules that may include alternative shifts, weekends, and holidays. This is a one-year term position. New graduates are encouraged to apply!
Requirements
- Associate's degree in veterinary technology and NYS licensure or eligibility
- Passion for learning and applying constructive feedback.
- Adaptability to new services and environments throughout the program.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
- Physical fitness to meet the demands of the position, including lifting heavy patients.
- Rabies vaccinations and flexibility for alternative shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Attend lectures and labs, including the comprehensive Recover CPR program.
- Learn physical exams, low-stress restraint, and handling techniques
- Improve your understanding of anesthesia
- Master patient sample collection, injection administration, and IV catheter placement
- Participate in surgical prep, assistance, and diagnostic image acquisition
- Develop medical math calculation and drug knowledge
- Hone interpersonal and professional skills with a focus on client service
Benefits
- Great benefits!
- Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
- Get exposed to our LVT career ladder
- Receive additional shift differential hourly pay (up to $4 per hour) while learning to work in our 24/7 hospitals
- 13 holiday days with generous holiday pay if you work on those days as well as 2 additional floating holidays
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- Become a key player in a collaborative, team-based environment where your skills are not just valued but celebrated
- An award-winning employer-provided benefits program
- Comprehensive healthcare 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 if you move into a permanent role
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
