Licensed Veterinary Technician I - New Grads 2024 [Small Animal]

Bayshore Animal Hospital • City of Ithaca, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

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 Small Animal LVT team at Cornell University Hospital for Animals.

What you will do:

Providing care to patients according to hospital protocols and clinician orders.
Phlebotomy and intravenous and urinary catheter placement.
Administer medication accurately at the correct dilution and rate and via the correct route.
Monitoring patients recovering from anesthesia and following surgical or diagnostic procedures.
Proper use of various monitoring equipment such as pulse oximetry, ECG, and non-invasive blood pressure monitors.
Advising, guiding and supporting DVM students throughout your shift.
Continue to develop basic and advanced clinical skills.

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.

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 ongoing 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.

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.

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.

We Welcome Questions!

Gabriel Gonzalez – gag95@cornell.edu

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

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