Aspiring Veterinary Technician in Training at Hospital

Indiana Veterinary Technician Association; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University Hospital for Animals is seeking a Pre-Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team while pursuing an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology degree. You will work under supervision in a fast-paced teaching hospital, assisting with patient care, lab procedures, clinical prep, and client services.

Requires a high school diploma and enrollment in an AVMA-accredited program; degree completion within 3 years.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with six months of basic animal handling experience.
• Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program (SUNY Delhi preferred).
• Must complete Veterinary Technology degree within three years.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Ability to stand, kneel, lift and restrain animals >50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities, including physical exams, low-stress handling and restraint, medication administration, and patient transport.
• Support diagnostic and treatment procedures through laboratory sample collection, processing, and clinical area preparation.
• Provide excellent client service by assisting with appointments, consultations, and patient discharges.
• Maintain organized clinical operations through stocking supplies, sanitizing workspaces, and completing basic electronic medical record (ezyVet) tasks.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Time management

EMR systems

Education

High school diploma

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program (enrolled)

SUNY Delhi program preferred

Tools

ezyVet

Job description

Cornell University Hospital for Animals is seeking a Pre-Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team while pursuing an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology degree. You will work under supervision in a fast-paced teaching hospital, assisting with patient care, lab procedures, clinical prep, and client services.

Requires a high school diploma and enrollment in an AVMA-accredited program; degree completion within 3 years.