Licensed Veterinary Technician LVT II - Dentistry
Licensed Veterinary Technician LVT II - Dentistry
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Job Description
The Dentistry and Oral Surgery service at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) has an immediate opening for a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
You will be part of an international team of boardcertified veterinary dentistry faculty and will work with residents students and manage the licensed veterinary technicians (LVT) and operating rooms to provide high quality care for our patients.
The job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Serve as a patient advocate for quality care and also be a collaborative technical instructor to the veterinary students interns and residents
Run an efficient organized dentistry service including organizing the receiving service; greeting receiving and discharging clients; conducting physical/oral exams drawing blood and coordinating procedures with auxiliary services.
Work with a wide variety of species.
Perform all aspects of nursing care which includes completion and instruction of oral exams dental radiographs dental scaling and the instruction of students clinical staff and clinicians.
Assist with case management setup/clean dental procedure room and equipment (i.e. instrument cleaning and maintenance).
Pre and postsurgical care of the patient.
Must maintain records and enter client data in CUHAs electronic information systems.
Develop and maintain excellent and professional working relationships and communication with staff students technicians veterinarians clients and the general public at all times.
As part of an academic teaching hospital the technicians will work with faculty to implement and/or collaborate with other service clinicians on clinical investigations conducted within the CUHA including data collection and teaching support.
Required Qualifications
Associates degree in Veterinary Technology NYS licensure or eligible to be licensed required
13 years of relevant experience.
Meet the physical demands of the position which include prolonged standing and kneeling lifting and restraining animals that may exceed 50 pounds.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to develop excellent working relationships including communicating with staff students technicians veterinarians and clients in a professional manner.
Rabies immunizations required with costs covered.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with general or specialty practice dentals is a plus.
Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity equity access inclusion and wellbeing.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students faculty staff and community members.
The Cornell University Hospital for Animals provides 24hour care for pets 365 days of the year.
The majority of our teaching and routine care for this role occurs Monday through Friday day shifts. Other hours as determined by caseload and need to include weekends and holidays (includes generous holiday pay) may be required.
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 awardwinning workplace for our health wellbeing sustainability and diversity initiatives.
3 weeks of paid vacation
13 additional holiday days with generous holiday pay if you work on those days
An awardwinning 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 tuitionfree Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program Tuition Aid for external education and Cornell Childrens Tuition Assistance program
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Who We Are:
Cornell University located at the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State is a center for discovery academic leadership and service. The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is recognized internationally as a leader in animal medicine public health biomedical research and veterinary medical education. Ranked as one of the top veterinary colleges in the nation by US News & World Report the College excels in providing education and advanced training that prepare veterinarians and scientists to serve society in critical roles in clinical and diagnostic veterinary medicine public health scientific inquiry and public policy. Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) is our core clinical training patient care and research unit within the College of Veterinary Medicine composed of six diverse worldclass veterinary clinical units providing primary and specialty care. Our core teaching hospital has 23 services led by boardcertified veterinary specialists that are nationally and internationally renowned providing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care of animals including 24/7 emergency care. We strive to provide a fulfilling work environment for our employees who are committed to outstanding patient care client service and student training.
The Companion Animal Hospital provides exceptional care to our small animal clientele seeing over 30000 cases a year. The Dentistry and Oral Surgery Department is an integral department within the hospital seeing and treating patients with dental needs.
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