Pre-Licensed Veterinary Technician (Pre-LVT) - INC

Cornell University • Ithaca, MI

21d • $23 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Pre-Licensed Veterinary Technician to join its Intermediate Nursing Care team in an onsite teaching hospital environment in Ithaca, New York. Under the guidance of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and veterinarians, the technician provides basic and intermediate nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients and assists with diagnostics, treatments, admissions, and discharges. The role offers hands-on experience with a diverse range of patients while supporting compassionate patient care and the educational mission of the veterinary teaching hospital.

Hospital nursing care is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, across days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees working in the hospital must receive the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series before or immediately after hire; the department pays for it. Evening, night, and weekend shift differential pay and holiday pay are available. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

• High school diploma and six months of basic animal handling experience.
• Accepted and enrolled in an AVMA-accredited associate’s degree veterinary technology distance-learning program; SUNY Delhi is preferred, with consideration given to programs such as Penn Foster.
• Successfully obtain a Veterinary Technology degree within three years while maintaining consistent enrollment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions, complete assigned tasks independently, and seek clarification when needed.
• Working knowledge of basic veterinary medicine concepts, including vaccinations, laboratory testing, common diseases, medical terminology, and animal behavior.
• Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical record systems, including ezyVet.
• Strong communication skills and ability to receive, apply, and respond positively to feedback.
• Ability to stand, kneel, lift, and safely restrain animals weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other shifts as needed under veterinarian or Licensed Veterinary Technician supervision.
• Must receive the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series before or immediately after hire; the department pays for it.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in the SUNY Delhi veterinary technology distance-learning program is preferred; other programs, such as Penn Foster, may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and intermediate nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients, including feeding, husbandry, medications, treatments, and patient monitoring under LVT/DVM direction.
• Assist with clinical procedures and diagnostics, including patient restraint, laboratory sample processing, imaging and anesthesia transport, and procedure preparation.
• Support patient flow and clinical operations by assisting with admissions and discharges, preparing treatment areas, maintaining supplies, and keeping workspaces clean, organized, and safe.
• Maintain accurate patient records and collaborate with LVTs, veterinarians, students, interns, residents, and other hospital staff using ezyVet and Instinct.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation.
• 13 additional holiday days and two floating holidays.
• Employer-provided benefits program.
• Comprehensive health care options.
• Access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
• Generous retirement contributions.
• Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program.
• Tuition Aid for external education.
• Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.
• Competitive shift differential pay for evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Generous holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

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