Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) - RT Imaging Technician

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Health care options

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Retirement contributions

Tuition assistance

Education benefits

Job summary

Cornell University Hospital for Animals in Ithaca, NY seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Radiology Technician to join the Imaging section. You will image diverse large and small animals, guide DVM students and house officers, and expand your skills into CT, MRI and nuclear medicine as your radiography experience grows.

You will work with radiologists and engineers, manage PACS, and participate in a dynamic, growth‑minded environment aimed at advancing veterinary education and patient care.

Qualifications

• AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program or ARRT certification with 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• New York State licensure or eligibility to be licensed.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including lifting up to 50 lbs and prolonged standing.

Responsibilities

• Work with board‑certified radiologists and residents to teach image acquisition and quality control to DVM students.
• Image a wide variety of animals including dogs, cats, horses, cows, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits and bearded dragons.
• Learn and perform non‑radiographic modalities such as nuclear medicine, CT and MRI as skills mature.
• Complete imaging orders and manage PACS for a busy caseload including ultrasounds, CT, MRI and nuclear medicine.
• Collaborate with biomedical engineers to maintain and replace diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Contribute to the future of veterinary care and education through collaboration with specialty services.

Skills

Physical stamina

Large animal handling

Teaching/mentoring

Ability to work under stress

Education

AVMA-accredited vet tech program

ARRT certification

NYS licensure or eligibility

Tools

PACS management

Radiography equipment

Job description

Job Overview

Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Radiology Technician to work in our Imaging section. Working in a large organization provides opportunities for growth and non‑clinical involvement in event planning or leadership. As a member of the eight‑technician, eight‑house officer, eight‑faculty section, you will image large and small animal patients, guide students and house officers on technical learning, and expand your skills into additional diagnostic modalities beyond radiography.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with board‑certified veterinary radiologists and residents to teach image acquisition and quality control to DVM students.
• Acquire high quality radiographs of a wide variety of animals including dogs, cats, horses, cows, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits and bearded dragons.
• Learn and perform non‑radiographic modalities such as nuclear medicine, CT and MRI as your radiography skills mature.
• Complete imaging orders and manage PACS for a busy caseload that includes ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI, nuclear medicine scans and I‑131 cats.
• Collaborate with two full‑time biomedical engineers to maintain and replace diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Shape the future of veterinary care and education through collaboration with specialty services and diverse patient disease processes.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited program or an associate degree and ARRT certification with 1–3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
• NYS licensure or eligibility to be licensed.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including working in stressful situations, prolonged standing and kneeling, lifting and restraining animals that may exceed 50 lbs, and working for long periods with arms extended.
• Willingness to learn and feel comfortable handling large animals (horses, cows, pigs, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• LVT/RT with horse or cow handling experience (highly desirable).

Position Details

• This is an onsite position located in Ithaca, NY.
• We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position.
• Relocation assistance will not be provided.

Work hours are primarily daytime. Additional hours may be required based on caseload, including weekends (shift differential) and holidays (generous holiday pay).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 13 holiday days with generous holiday pay for work on those days, plus 2 additional floating holidays 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 and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program

EEO Statement

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