Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) - Intensive Care Unit

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 38,627 - 44,882; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Cornell University seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the Critical Care Service at CUHA. This role supports clinicians, students, and hospitalized patients in a fast-paced, 24/7 academic hospital.

You will coordinate diagnostic procedures, assist with admissions and discharges, and mentor students on rotation while ensuring high-quality patient care and collaboration across services.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in veterinary technology and at least 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination.
• New York State licensure or eligibility to become licensed in NYS.
• Strong clinical skills with ability to identify patients in crisis and notify a clinician promptly.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a positive learning environment for students and staff.
• Ability to complete work fully and on time.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and clinicians with morning and afternoon patient examinations and treatments.
• Schedule and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Facilitate patient admission and discharge to and from units for the Critical Care Service.
• Mentor and teach students on rotation.
• Provide backup coverage to nursing care units and other services as needed.

Skills

Clinical skills

Student mentorship

Time management

Education

Associate’s degree in veterinary technology

Job description

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the Critical Care Service within the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA). This position plays a key role in supporting clinicians, house officers, and veterinary students in the care of critically ill and hospitalized patients, coordinating advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, facilitating client communication, and contributing to a collaborative teaching environment. Working closely with experienced Intensive Care LVTs, this individual will help deliver high-quality, compassionate patient care in a fast-paced, 24/7 academic hospital setting while also supporting student learning and cross‑service collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist students and clinicians assigned to the Critical Care Service with morning and afternoon patient physical examinations and treatments.
• Schedule, organize, set‑up and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed on patients.
• Facilitate patient admission and discharge to and from patient care units on behalf of the Critical Care Service.
• Act as a mentor and teacher for students on rotation.
• Provide floating backup coverage to the nursing care units and other services in the Companion Animal Hospital as determined and assigned by the supervisor.

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

• Associate’s degree in veterinary technology and at least 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination.
• New York State licensure or eligibility to become licensed in NYS.
• Robust clinical skill set including the ability to identify patients in crisis with immediate notification to a clinician.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a positive learning environment for students, clinicians, and peer technicians.
• Able to complete work fully and on time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience providing intermediate to advanced clinical treatments for hospitalized patients.

Important Details about the Position

• This is an onsite position located in Ithaca, NY.
• No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
• Pay rate: Hourly, $28.04 – $32.58.

Schedule may change to meet business needs, requiring early morning, evening, weekend, and university holiday shifts.

What We Offer

• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 13 additional holiday days with 2 additional floating holidays to use 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 including tuition‑free Extramural Study, Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance program.
• For more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits

Students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds are welcomed. No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subject to prohibited discrimination involving race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, pregnancy, age, creed, religion, disability, arrest or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.