Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT I) - Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialist (Position Located in Elmont, NY)

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to support the Long Island team at Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists. This LVT will work in an innovative and challenging environment that provides an excellent experience with equine animals in all aspects of emergency and patient care. The LVT will serve as the patient advocate for the owner to assure an optimal experience in all aspects of patient care.

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage admissions and discharges for CRES, including emergency exams.
• Monitor and assess conditions of all in-house patients in all wards (ICU and regular wards), administer prescribed medications and regularly scheduled treatments as prescribed.
• Setup before, assist during, and cleanup after all emergencies including any and all surgical cases.
• Setup before, assist during, and cleanup after endoscopy, ultrasound, imaging and other equipment needed for medical and surgical procedures.
• Using good judgment, handle emergency and critical inpatients, call in personnel as needed and support quality patient care in all aspects of hospital operations.

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 degrees from an AVMA accredited institution, expected to obtain NYS licensure within 3 months; up to 1 year relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Interest in on-going career growth and advanced skill development.
• Excellent communication, team building, flexibility and organizational skills essential.
• Ability to work in an often fast-paced and demanding environment, while paying close attention to details.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team environment.
• Must be able to lift/move large animals and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with patient tracking software.
• Experience with equine patient care and handling a plus.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Important Details about the Position

• This is an onsite position located in Elmont, Long Island, NY.
• 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.

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

The Following Documents are Required to be Submitted with your Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter

We Welcome Questions!

Contact Gabriel Gonzales: gag95@cornell.edu

**Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position**

Who We Are:

Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) provides leadership in patient care, education, clinical investigation, and scientific innovation and is one of the finest veterinary teaching hospitals in North America. As an extension of CUHA, Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists (CRES) is an elite equine veterinary hospital located in western Long Island, NY. As a branch of Cornell University, we have a reputation of providing the highest level of specialty care. Our clientele is diverse, encompassing Olympic athletes, world class racehorses, national level performance horses and everyday companions. CRES is one of the six units of Cornell University Hospital for Animals, the teaching hospital system of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, Ithaca NY. Recognized internationally as a leader in veterinary medical education, animal clinical medicine, biomedical research and public health, Cornell is ranked consistently as one of the best veterinary colleges in the nation. At CRES, veterinarians aspire to assimilate knowledge gained on all fronts - at the track, in the show ring, at the research bench, and in the hospital - to deliver paradigm-shifting veterinary medical care.

CRES provides state-of-the-art surgical, diagnostic, and emergency care to enhance equine health. CRES is staffed by Cornell University faculty and staff and offers a full complement of advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, regenerative therapies, critical care, lameness as well as advanced imaging (Standing MRI, nuclear scintigraphy, dynamic and high-definition video endoscopy). The hospital is located across the street from the backstretch of Belmont Park, the world's premier Thoroughbred horse-racing. CRES regularly collaborates with referring veterinarians to meet the needs of New York State racing and the surrounding sport horse communities. Specialists in internal medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology, and podiatry are routinely consulted as we strive to provide elite level care to our patients.

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