Veterinary Nurse (06896)

Now Hiring: Certified Veterinary Technician – Overnight Emergency Room Veterinary Nurse with a 20% Weekend Shift Differential

Make a Difference When It Matters Most!

Are you a passionate and skilled Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) ready to take your career to the next level? Join our dedicated Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) team, where your expertise will directly impact the lives of pets in need.

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:

• Triage critically ill dogs and cats and contribute to their stabilization, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Perform patient assessments and partner with our doctors to provide exceptional patient care and outstanding client service and education.
• Perform advanced technical procedures.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate with pet owners.
• Support a team-oriented approach to patient care during overnight hours.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative team culture, focused on providing an unparalleled level of care.
• Established processes to help you grow and achieve your career goals, including effective mentorship and a dedicated Director of Learning and Development.
• Excellent compensation PLUS shift differentials for overnight and weekend hours
• Three day work week; one weekend shift required
• Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000, commensurate with experience
• Outstanding Benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Continuing education allowance and opportunities
• License reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• Pet care insurance stipends and discounts

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 3 - 5 years

Salary: $30 - $42 Hourly

Bonus/Commission: No