Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) Anesthesia

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician to join our hospital this role youll provide hands-on anesthesia care for companion animals horses and farm animals in a fast-paced academic teaching environment. Youll work closely with faculty clinicians while supporting the training of veterinary students interns and residents. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys advanced clinical work teamwork and being part of a mission-driven veterinary hospital.

The job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide direct patient care as a veterinary anesthesia technician under the direction of anesthesia faculty.
• Anesthetize monitor and recover companion equine and farm animal patients including drug administration and equipment troubleshooting.
• Orient and instruct veterinary students interns residents and house staff in anesthesia techniques.
• Manage anesthesia operations including equipment maintenance case scheduling and records drug inventory (including controlled substances) and support for clinical research; maintain flexibility for on-call or weekend shifts.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in Veterinary Technology and at least 1 year of experience or equivalent combination
• NYS licensure or eligible to be licensed
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Collaborate with the team while managing multiple cases and responsibilities with high attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to receive implement and offer constructive criticism
• Must have the ability to meet the physical demands of the position which include but are not limited to stressful situations prolonged standing and kneeling lifting and restraining animals that often exceed 50 pounds.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students faculty staff and community members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple types of monitoring equipment to include blood pressure pulse oximeter ventilators etc as well as experience with arterial catheter placement.
• Experience with anesthesia for patients undergoing radiation therapy treatments.

Important Details about the Position

• This is an onsite position located in Ithaca NY.
• We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation assistance will not be provided 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.

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 award-winning workplace for our health wellbeing and sustainability.

• 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
  • Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
  • Generous retirement contributions
  • Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program Tuition Aid for external education and Cornell Childrens Tuition Assistance program
• Follow this link for more information: are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success which are essential for individual and organizational success.

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  Gabriel Gonzalez -

  University Job Title:

  Licensed Veterinary Technician II

  Job Family:

  Health

  Level:

  D

  Pay Rate Type:

  Hourly

  Pay Range:

  $28.04 - $32.58

  Remote Option Availability:

  Onsite

  Company:

  Contract College

  Contact Name:

  Gabriel Gonzalez

  Contact Email:

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