Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) - Shelter Medicine
$58,323–$67,766 year
On-siteIthaca, New York, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct client communication with empathy while delivering compassionate care to patients and their families. Serve as the primary anesthetist for surgeries at local shelters, community practices, and university locations under faculty supervision. Manage patient care including Fear Free restraint, medical treatment, and specimen collection, while maintaining records in the EzyVet electronic medical system. Assist veterinary students and interns with clinical and anesthetic techniques in a supportive teaching environment. Requires a valid driver's license to operate a large mobile van and ability to work varying schedules including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree in veterinary technology
- New York State licensure or eligibility to be licensed
- at least 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent combination
- Valid driver's license
- ability to drive a large mobile van to local shelters on workdays
- Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with various groups and individuals (including staff, students, technicians, and veterinarians)
- ability to always act in a professional manner
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the positions, which includes, but is not limited to, prolonged standing and kneeling, as well as lifting and restraining patients that may weigh more than 50 lbs
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong interest in animal welfare and serving underserved communities
- This is an onsite position located in Ithaca, NY
- We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position
- 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
- Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in an animal shelter, high quality, high volume spay/neuter clinic, and/or access to care clinic environment
- Previous experience instructing vet students or vet tech students
- Advanced training, with specialty certification (anesthesia, or emergency) in an area of veterinary technology
- Working knowledge of basic software programs, such as Workday, Excel, EzyVet and Pet Point
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