Licensed Veterinary Technician II - Exotics

The best care starts with the best caregivers.

The Cornell University Hospital for Animals offers an environment that supports you in delivering outstanding patient care through technology, mentorship, continuing education, and, most importantly, peers who are just as passionate as you are about providing the best care possible.

We seek an Exotics Licensed Veterinary Technician as a valuable member of a team devoted to providing optimal medical care for exotic patients, the selected individual will be responsible for patient care, client care, and student education. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist veterinarians with preparing and maintaining patient and service flow, including patient scheduling, receiving and counseling clients. This includes checking communication tabs on the medical record software and following up with client concerns.

• Assist veterinarians with organizing and assisting with all technical aspects of patient care and procedures, including treatments, examinations, sample collection, imaging, and medical and surgical preparation and procedures (i.e., medical anesthesia, intensive care, emergency). This includes performing nursing care as needed.

• Organize, clean, and sterilize instruments or tools used during clinical or teaching activities and the ward. Ensure that the Exotic Pet Service is working at full functionality by ordering, stocking/restocking supplies and equipment.

• Perform point-of-care laboratory techniques such as fecal analysis, hematology, and chemistry, along with preparing and processing laboratory requests, outside laboratories, and other diagnostic requests.

• Tech Veterinary students and house officers on topics previously discussed with the Exotic Pet Service faculty and assist with research done by the Exotic Pet Service as needed.

• Provide floating backup coverage to other services in the CUHA as determined and assigned by the supervisor.

The Exotic patient care needs commence at 7:00am necessitating flexibility with early morning schedules.

What qualifications are required?

• Associates degree in Veterinary Technology

• 1-2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• New York State licensure or eligibility to become licensed in NYS. 

If you’re looking for a fast-paced, team-oriented, friendly, and supportive environment where you can develop, learn new things, and grow your career then the Cornell University Hospital for Animals is for you! We want you!

To be successful you will need:

• Technical skills including, but not limited to, obtaining blood, tissue or urine samples for diagnostic procedures and/or storage. 

• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, deductive reasoning and pattern recognition skills along with relational skills to aid effective communication with staff, students, technicians, veterinarians, and customers in a professional manner at all times. Comfortable in guiding veterinary students in practical experience.

• Willingness to meet the physical requirements of the position, which include, but are not limited to, stressful circumstances, prolonged standing, and kneeling, and lifting heavy patients. Must be able to lift and restrain animals that may exceed 50 pounds.

• Strong interest in working collaboratively as a team member as well as proactively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment handling multiple tasks with contending timelines while paying close attention to details.

The Cornell University Hospital for Animals provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year. The schedule for this position requires flexibility to ensure that adequate patient care and service needs are provided without interruption or exception. Schedule may include University and calendar holiday coverage to meet business needs. Cross-training with other services to support business continuity will be expected as time/business need allows. If business needs change, a position/individual may be realigned within the CUHA to a different shift or service.

What’s in it for you?

• Our LVT career ladder is focused on career and specialty advancement, with financial and mentorship support.

• 3 weeks of vacation and 13 holidays with generous holiday pay if you do work on those days. 

  • An award-winning employer of choice benefits program.  

  • Comprehensive health care options.

  • Access to wellness programs.

  • Employee discounts with local and national retail brands.

  • Generous retirement contributions.

• Competitive shift differential pay.