Pre-Licensed Veterinary Technician (Pre-LVT) - INC

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance program

Holiday pay

Health care options

Educational benefits for employees

Retirement contributions

Job summary

The Cornell University Hospital for Animals seeks a Pre-Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the Intermediate Nursing Care team and support high-quality patient care in a dynamic teaching hospital environment. Working under licensed staff, you'll gain hands-on experience with a diverse range of patients and assist with admissions, discharges, and care tasks.

This onsite role in Ithaca, NY requires enrollment in an AVMA-accredited program, with opportunities to learn under LVTs and

Qualifications

• High school diploma with six months of animal handling experience.
• Active enrollment in AVMA accredited veterinary technology program.
• Must complete degree within three years while enrolled.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions independently.
• Knowledge of vaccinations, lab tests, diseases, veterinary terminology, and animal behavior.
• Experience with EMR systems, specifically ezyVet.
• Strong communication and receptiveness to feedback.
• Physical ability to restrain animals weighing over 50 pounds.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays and other shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and intermediate nursing care to hospitalized/outpatient patients under LVT/DVM direction.
• Assist with clinical procedures, diagnostics, restraint, labs, imaging, and anesthesia prep.
• Support admissions/discharges, prep treatment areas, maintain supplies, keep spaces clean and safe.
• Maintain accurate patient records using ezyVet and Instinct, collaborating with care team.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Electronic medical records

Communication skills

Ability to lift >50 lbs

Team collaboration

Education

AVMA‑accredited associates degree program

SUNY Delhi preferred

Must obtain degree within 3 years

Tools

ezyVet

Job description

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Pre-Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the Intermediate Nursing Care team and support high-quality patient care in a dynamic teaching hospital environment. Working under the guidance of experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians and veterinarians, you'll gain hands‑on experience providing care to a diverse range of patients. You'll assist with patient care, diagnostics, treatments, admissions and discharges. If you're eager to develop your veterinary nursing skills while contributing to compassionate patient care and the educational mission of a leading veterinary teaching hospital, we invite you to apply.

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide basic and intermediate nursing care to hospitalized and outpatient patients, including feeding, husbandry, medications, treatments, and patient monitoring under LVT/DVM direction.
• Assist with clinical procedures and diagnostics, including patient restraint, laboratory sample processing, imaging and anesthesia transport, and preparation for procedures.
• Support daily patient flow and clinical operations by assisting with admissions and discharges, preparing treatment areas, maintaining supplies, and keeping workspaces clean, organized, and safe.
• Maintain accurate patient records and collaborate with the care team, using ezyVet and Instinct while working closely with LVTs, veterinarians, students, interns, residents, and other hospital staff.

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

• High school diploma with six months of basic animal handling experience.
• Accepted and enrolled in an AVMA accredited associates' degree in veterinary technology distant learning program. The preferred program is SUNY Delhi with consideration to other programs, such as Penn Foster.
• Must successfully obtain Veterinary Technology degree within three years with consistent enrollment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions, complete assigned tasks independently, and seek clarification when needed.
• Working knowledge of basic veterinary medicine concepts, including vaccinations, laboratory testing, common diseases, medical terminology, and animal behavior.
• Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical record systems, including ezyVet.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to receive, apply, and respond positively to feedback.
• Ability to stand, kneel, lift, and safely restrain animals weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other shifts as needed under the supervision of a veterinarian or Licensed Veterinary Technician.

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 Cornell University Hospital for Animals provides 24‑hour care for pets 365 days of the year. Our nursing care staff provide exceptional patient experiences during days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Please note that you will be eligible for competitive shift differential pay for evenings, nights and weekends, along with generous holiday pay.

The Following Documents are Required to be Submitted with your Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter

What We Offer

• 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 - [e-mail]

University Job Title:

Pre‑Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job Family:

Health

Level:

B

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$23.40 - $24.28

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Gabriel Gonzalez

Contact Email:

[e-mail]

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
• Unique applicable skills
• Academic Discipline

Union Positions

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement.

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2026-10-16