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Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) - Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists

New York State (Other) · Mid · Contract

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About the role

  • The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a licensed veterinary technician to join our team at Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists located in Elmont, NY.
  • 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.
  • While the regular business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, the specific schedule may change to meet the needs of the business, requiring employees to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and University holidays and scheduled breaks.

Responsibilities

  • In this fast-paced, collaborative environment, the technician will play a key role in supporting equine patient care across multiple services, including surgery, anesthesia, and diagnostic imaging, while working closely with clinicians, veterinary students, and technicians to deliver outstanding care.
  • This LVT will support a variety of functions in the hospital.
  • You can upload documents either by "dragging and dropping" them into the dropbox or by using the "upload" icon on the application page.

Requirements

  • The Following Documents are Required to be Submitted with your Application

Nice to have

  • Associates degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited institution, plus New York State licensure (or eligible to be licensed) with at least 1 year experience or equivalent.
  • Experience working with equine animals.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a variety of stakeholders in the hospital including other students, clients, and clinicians.
  • Must be able to work in an often fast-paced and demanding environment, while paying close attention to details.
  • 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.
  • May also be required to jog horses as needed for lameness exams.
  • This is a full-time three-year term position with potential for extension contingent upon funding and performance.

Skills

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  • Prior relevant work or industry experience
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
  • Unique applicable skills
  • Academic Discipline

Compensation

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  • The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
  • The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement.
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Benefits

  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 13 additional holiday days with 2 additional floating holidays to be used at your discretion
  • An award-winning employer provided benefits program
  • Comprehensive health care options
  • Access to wellness programs
  • 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
  • Great benefits!
  • Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
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Company info

  • The Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists' (CRES) Hospital provides state-of-the-art surgical, imaging, diagnostic, and rehabilitation services to enhance equine health. The hospital is located within walking distance to Belmont Park, the world's premier Thoroughbred horse-racing facility. At the CRES, veterinarians aspire to assimilate knowledge gained on all fronts - at the track, in the show ring, at the research bench, and in the hospital - to deliver paradigm-shifting veterinary medical care.
  • The hospital is staffed by Cornell University veterinarians and technicians and will offer a full complement of advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgery and regenerative therapies, an internal medicine service, and a broad array of diagnostic modalities including advanced imaging (CT, MRI, and nuclear scintigraphy), high speed treadmill endoscopy, arthroscopy, and laboratory services. CRES will partner with referring veterinarians to meet the needs of New York State racing and the surrounding sport horse communities.
  • Questions?
  • Gabriel Gonzalez - gag95@cornell.edu
  • The Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists' (CRES) Hospital provides state-of-the-art surgical, imaging, diagnostic, and rehabilitation services to enhance equine health.
  • The hospital is located within walking distance to Belmont Park, the world's premier Thoroughbred horse-racing facility.
  • At the CRES, veterinarians aspire to assimilate knowledge gained on all fronts - at the track, in the show ring, at the research bench, and in the hospital - to deliver paradigm-shifting veterinary medical care.
  • The hospital is staffed by Cornell University veterinarians and technicians and will offer a full complement of advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgery and regenerative therapies, an internal medicine service, and a broad array of diagnostic modalities including advanced imaging (CT, MRI, and nuclear scintigraphy), high speed treadmill endoscopy, arthroscopy, and laboratory services.
  • CRES will partner with referring veterinarians to meet the needs of New York State racing and the surrounding sport horse communities.
  • University Job Title:
  • Licensed Veterinary Technician II
  • Pay Rate Type:
  • Contract College
  • Contact Name:
  • Katie Ehemann
  • Contact Email:
  • ke262@cornell.edu
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  • Union Positions
  • The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement.
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Equal opportunity

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