Critical Care Veterinary Nurse ( CVT / RVT / LVT )

Now Hiring: Certified Veterinary Technician – Critical Care Service Nurse 

Make a Difference When It Matters Most!

Our belief is simple: you cannot have the best medicine without the best people. We are dedicated to hiring excellent people who share our core values, and proactively helping them to grow their careers and to develop to their fullest potential. 

Who We Are: 

• Cornell University Veterinary Specialists (CUVS) is a specialty and emergency veterinary center located in Stamford, CT. As a subsidiary of Cornell University, CUVS is a mission-driven hospital that redefines the delivery of specialty care by bringing together the best of private practice with the best of academia to benefit pets, owners, and the profession. 

• A VECCS Level 1 multispecialty and emergency hospital with a collaborative approach to medicine and a culture that cares about top notch patient care, service, and your professional growth. 

• A robust ECC service with five criticalists, six ER doctors, five residents, and multiple veterinary technician specialists (VTS).

• The ECC team is supported by a comprehensive array of specialty services, including surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, oncology, ophthalmology, dentistry-oral surgery and anesthesiology.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with criticalists, residents, and inpatient/ICU veterinary nurses to provide excellent patient care

• Facilitate seamless communication with pet owners, building client relationships and providing client education

• Provide and monitor anesthesia for emergency and critical care procedures

• Be a member of the CUVS Lifeline Blood Bank, collecting blood donations from dogs and cats

• Support a team-oriented approach to patient care 

What We Offer:

• A collaborative, diverse and positive team culture 

• Established processes, including effective VTS mentorship and a dedicated Director of Learning and Development, to help you grow and achieve your career goals

  • CUVS has 7 Veterinary Technician Specialists on staff 

• Excellent compensation PLUS shift differentials for overnight and weekend hours

• Compensation $30 - $42 per hour

• Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000, commensurate with experience

• An outstanding Benefits Package including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holiday pay

  • Continuing education allowance and over 20 hours of internal RACE approved CE 

  • License reimbursement

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Pet care insurance stipends and discounts