Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) - Large Animal Operating Room

Licensed Veterinary Technician II

The Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital seeks a veterinary technician who can demonstrate a team-based approach and mindset. The ability to communicate quickly and directly, thrive under pressure, and learn continuously is key to enjoying this innovative and challenging environment. The ENFAH Surgery Technician will provide high quality technical support to equine and farm animal patients, their owners and referring veterinarians, as well as clinicians, other staff and students.

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Works closely with the surgeons, anesthesiology, imaging and other members of the surgical team to provide a safe comfortable environment where the patient receives the highest standard of care
• Assists in management of the daily flow of surgeries which includes, but is not limited to, communicating across the services, preparation of the surgery rooms with equipment and supplies, assisting with the anesthetic inductions, patient positioning, surgical clipping and preparation, and transporting patients to surgical suite.
• Assists the surgeons, surgery house staff and students with scheduled and emergency surgical procedures.
• Acts as circulating technician during procedures
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment malfunctions during surgical procedures
• Ensures that patient charges entered in the Hospital's Information System are complete and accurate.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited institution or equivalent experience, plus New York State Licensure or eligibility to be licensed.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferably in an OR setting.
• Excellent communication, team building and organizational skills.
• Able to work with multiple large animal species, not limited to equine and bovine.
• Must be able to work in an often fast-paced and demanding environment, while paying close attention to details.
• Must have the ability to meet the physical demands of the position, which include, but not limited to, stressful situations, prolonged standing and kneeling, lifting and restraining animals that may exceed 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a medical or veterinary office preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, veterinary medicine, medical records systems and scheduling systems
• Previous experience with scheduling and greeting patients/clients
• Experience in a high-volume caseload environment

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.

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. 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.

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 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 Cornell University Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital-part of the Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine-offers state-of-the-art patient care for horses, cattle, goats, sheep and pigs, and other farm animals. Board-certified specialists, dedicated residents, licensed veterinary technicians, and supervised students work together to provide the best available surgical care, diagnostic procedures, treatment, and hospitalization for our patients. We are open around the clock for emergency and critical care cases, including colic care, trauma, neonatal intensive care and high-risk pregnancies.