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

Cornell University•Ithaca, NY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Pre-Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the Intermediate Nursing Care team and support patient care in a veterinary teaching hospital. Under the guidance of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and veterinarians, the technician provides care to a diverse range of patients and assists with patient care, diagnostics, treatments, admissions, and discharges. The role also contributes to the hospital’s educational mission by working with LVTs, veterinarians, students, interns, residents, and other staff. This is an onsite position in Ithaca, New York. The Cornell University Hospital for Animals provides care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; nursing staff work 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. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future. The role is hourly, with a stated pay range of $23.40–$24.28. The successful candidate’s hiring rate will be determined using factors including relevant experience, education, and applicable skills.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least six months of basic animal handling experience.
Accepted and enrolled in an AVMA-accredited associate’s degree veterinary technology distance-learning program.
Must 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 the 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

The preferred veterinary technology distance-learning program is SUNY Delhi; other programs, such as Penn Foster, will be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide basic and intermediate nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients, including feeding, husbandry, medications, treatments, and patient monitoring under LVT or DVM direction.
Assist with clinical procedures and diagnostics, including patient restraint, laboratory sample processing, imaging and anesthesia transport, and preparation for procedures.
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 using ezyVet and Instinct.
Work closely with LVTs, veterinarians, students, interns, residents, and other hospital staff.

Benefits

Three weeks of paid vacation.
13 additional holiday days and two additional floating holidays.
Competitive shift differential pay for evenings, nights, and weekends, along with generous holiday pay.
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.