Description

The best care starts with the best caregivers.

Graduating soon? If you're looking for a fast-paced, team-oriented, friendly and supportive environment where you can develop, learn new things and grow your career then the Cornell University Hospital for Animals is for you! We want you!

Do you want to use more of your technical skills, learn advanced procedures, and help manage a variety of patients? Come be a part of our Large Animal LVT team at Cornell University Hospital for Animals.

What you will do:

• Specific duties and job responsibilities will depend on the area of service you join.
• Exercise an independent and self-motivated spirit.
• Participate in a team-based approach to excellent patient care.
• Triage emergencies plus initiate stabilization and treatments.
• Manage care of all patients, including those who are critically ill.
• Always be intrigued with our diverse caseload from horses and cows to sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas, pigs and sometimes reindeer and camels.
• Contribute meaningfully to the education of veterinary students, interns and residents.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and medical procedures using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques: bloodwork, ultrasound, endoscopy, radiographs, critical care monitoring and more.

We are excited to find people with some or all of these skills that are excited to learn and grow.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people.

• Flexibility.
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Strong critical thinking and observational skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desire and willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge.

Come and help us provide excellent patient care and teach future veterinarians.

The Cornell University Equine and Farm Animal Hospital provides round- the-clock care for large animals 365 days of the year. Our LVTs provide exceptional patient experiences during:

• Daytime
• Evenings (includes shift differential pay)
• Nights (includes shift differential pay)
• Weekends
• Holidays (includes generous holiday pay)

Current open technician schedules will include evening, overnight, weekend and holiday shifts.

What are the qualifications?

• Associate degrees from an AVMA accredited institution, expected to obtain NYS licensure within 3 months; up to 1 year relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Interest in on-going career growth and advanced skill development.

What's in it for you?

• Our LVT career ladder is focused on career and specialty advancement, with financial and mentorship support.
• 3 weeks of vacation and 13 holidays with generous holiday pay if you do work on those days.
  • An award-winning employer of choice benefits program.
  • Comprehensive health care options.
  • Access to wellness programs.
  • Employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
  • Generous retirement contributions.
• Competitive shift differential pay.
• Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.
• Rabies pre-exposure vaccination and titer costs covered by Cornell.
• We invite you to follow this link to get more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits

How to apply:

Navigate to Workday, complete your profile information, and make sure to attach your cover letter and resume, preferably as one document!

Who we are and what we do:

Cornell University Hospital for Animals is our core clinical training, patient care and research unit within the CVM, composed of six diverse world-class veterinary clinical units providing primary and specialty care. The Cornell Veterinary teaching hospital has 23 services led by internationally renowned board-certified veterinary specialists, providing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care of animals including 24/7 emergency care. We strive to provide a diverse, inclusive and fulfilling work environment for our family of employees who are committed to outstanding patient care, client service and veterinary training and research.

Cornell University, located at the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State, is a center for discovery, academic leadership, and service. The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is recognized internationally as a leader in animal medicine, public health, biomedical research, and veterinary medical education. Ranked as one of the best veterinary colleges in the world by US News & World Reports, the CVM excels in providing education and advanced training that prepare veterinarians and scientists to serve society in critical roles in clinical and diagnostic veterinary medicine, public health, scientific inquiry, and public policy.

** No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance available for this position.**

We Welcome Questions!

Gabriel Gonzalez - gag95@cornell.edu

University Job Title:
Licensed Veterinary Technician I

Job Family:
Health

Level:
C

Pay Rate Type:
Hourly

Pay Range:
$24.30 - $25.69

Remote Option Availability:
Onsite

Company:

Contact Name:
Soubhagya Chattopadhyay

Contact Email:
sc2965@cornell.edu

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• Unique applicable skills
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2024-03-29