Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) - SACP

Do you love teaching, learning, caring for patients, and working with wonderful clients?

The Small Animal Community Practice (SACP) is looking for a veterinary technician to join our team. We are committed to providing excellent patient-focused care in a general practice setting and teaching the next generation of veterinarians.

What will you do?

• Join our team of dedicated veterinarians, LVTs, practice manager, client service representatives, and animal care attendants
• Conduct diagnostic testing using our state-of-the-art equipment, including ultrasound, digital radiograph, and IDEXX point-of-care equipment
• Run your own appointments
• Collaborate with veterinarians and veterinary students to provide high quality patient care
• Manage anesthesia in our dedicated induction room, two surgical suites, and fully equipped dental suite
• Teach veterinary students essential skills, including vaccine administration, venipuncture, animal restraint, appointment flow, and client communication
• Manage patient charts with our integrated Electronic Medical Record (ezyVet) and Inventory management (Cubex) with on-site technical support.
• Work in an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Certified hospital opened in 2018, with a spacious treatment area and feline-friendly spaces
• Shape the future of veterinary care helping us to expand our primary care veterinary education and clinical services
• Enjoy our welcoming, warm, and inclusive environment with a culture that supports work-life balance and encourages innovation
• Work an 8am-5pm, Monday - Friday schedule, subject to change depending on business needs

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

• Associates degree in Veterinary Technology with at least 1 year of LVT experience, preferably with anesthesia and surgical experience, or equivalent combination.
• NYS Licensure or eligible to secure NYS Licensure
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, which includes, but are not limited to, stressful situations, prolonged standing and kneeling, lifting heavy patients which may exceed 50 pounds.
• Ability to restrain cats and dogs appropriately as well as feel comfortable handling feral/fractious cats.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships including communicating with staff, students, technicians, veterinarians and clients in a professional manner always.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently in a fast-paced, demanding environment, handling multiple tasks with competing deadlines, while paying close attention to details.
• Ability to receive and offer constructive criticism.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to learn and master the practice electronic medical record system, ezyVet, as well as other integrated systems such as point of care and dispensing systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous private practice experience is a plus.

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.
• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

This position may include a rotating Saturday schedule, as well as primary responsibility for SOS and HQHVSN Clinic days. 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 will require/include weekend, holiday and night shifts, as well as weekend day shifts.

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, and sustainability.

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 13 additional holiday days with 2 additional floating holidays to use 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.

Who We Are:

Cornell's Small Animal Community Practice (SACP), is a state-of-the-art, stand-alone primary care facility offering preventative medicine, radiology, surgery and dentistry services to dogs and cats. Our veterinary students manage cases primarily, fully supported by expert staff and veterinarians.

Questions?

Gabriel Gonzalez - gag95@cornell.edu

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