Licensed Veterinary Technician - Small Animal Surgery

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Important Details about the Position

• This is an onsite position located in Ithaca, NY.
• We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position.

The CUHA provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year.  The schedule for this position requires flexibility to ensure that adequate patient care and service needs are provided without interruption or exception to accommodate work in a hospital that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  The schedule for this position may include providing University and calendar holiday coverage on a rotating basis. This position is considered essential and is therefore required to report to work as scheduled during emergency closings.   Cross-training with other services to support business continuity will be expected as time/business need allows.  If business needs change, a position/individual may be realigned within the CUHA to a different shift or service.

The Following Documents are Required to be Submitted with your Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter

What We Offer

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
• Follow this link for more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits

Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success , which are essential for individual and organizational success.

Questions?

Gabriel Gonzalez - gag95@cornell.edu

University Job Title

Licensed Veterinary Technician II

Job Family

Health

Level

D

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Range

$28.04 - $32.58

Remote Option Availability

Onsite

Company

Contract College

Contact Name

Gabriel Gonzalez

Contact Email

gag95@cornell.edu

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