The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join the Clinical Sciences department in support of the Equine Performance Clinic. The mission of the Equine Performance Clinic is to provide clinical service to equine patients and to perform research into problems affecting the horse as an athlete. Horses from throughout the northeastern United States are referred to this facility for evaluation and diagnosis of performance limiting disorders. The treadmill facility, as the focus for exercise related research, has enabled both basic and clinical scientists to contribute to the understanding of exercise physiology and the equine athlete.
The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Scheduling and record-keeping of treadmill use and maintenance, provide instruction to users to ensure safe treadmill operation.
Coordinate and order laboratory supplies, order and maintain equipment and supplies.
Daily care of experimental animals including bandaging, physical examination, and administration of drugs (excluding feeding and cleaning stall).
Conditioning of experimental animals for exercising on the treadmill.
Provide high level technical support to faculty engaged in a variety of large animal teaching and research activities, including endoscopy, inserting jugular and arterial catheters
Coordinate the large animal surgery and medicine courses, including budget management and scheduling
Employees working with animals 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 with up to one year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
NYS Licensure or eligibility to be licensed
Proficient in equine handling.
Possess the technical knowledge and skills necessary to work independently, troubleshoot problems, and manage the lab.
Excellent organization, attention to detail and meticulous lab technique and data entry are required.
Computer proficiency and strong communication skills.
Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Important Details about the Position
This is an onsite position located in Ithaca, NY.
This is a full-time two-year term position with potential for extension contingent upon funding and performance.
We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position.
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
While the regular business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, the specific schedule may change to meet the needs of the business, requiring employees to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and University holidays and scheduled breaks.
The Following Documents are Required to be Submitted with your Application
Resume
Cover Letter
What We Offer:
Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
3 weeks of paid vacation
13 additional holiday days with generous holiday pay if you work on those days
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
Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success, which are essential for individual and organizational success.
Who We Are:
The Department of Clinical Sciences endeavors to balance its three-fold missions of teaching, service and research. The department is dedicated to excellence in teaching, providing substantial effort towards clinical training of DVM professional students, interns and residents in the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, and values both clinical and basic research.
About Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
The College of Veterinary Medicine is an international leader in veterinary scholarship and education with a team of dedicated, customer-service oriented faculty and staff who advance the College’s mission to create, disseminate and implement scientific knowledge to improve the health and well-being of animals and people. Our values include collaboration across the University and beyond, responsible management of all of our human and financial capital and creating an environment that supports communication and respect. We embrace diversity in its many forms and consider it the foundation of our strengths as an institution.
