Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) - ENFAH Emergency and Nursing Care
Ohioanimalwelfarefederation, Northeast Ithaca, NY, United States
Cornell University's Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital is seeking a motivated Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our specialty services team. In this role, you'll provide high-quality nursing care to emergency and hospitalized large-animal patients while helping train the next generation of veterinarians in a supportive, inclusive, and world-class teaching hospital.
You’ll work with advanced diagnostic tools, assist with emergency procedures, and contribute meaningfully to patient care, client communication, and student learning. If you’re driven, compassionate, and excited by a collaborative environment where your work truly matters, then this position is for you.
The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Triaging emergencies and initiating stabilization and treatments.
Managing nursing care of all patients including those that are critically ill.
Providing exceptional care to a diverse caseload from horses, cows, sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas, pigs as examples.
Contributing meaningfully to the education of veterinary students, interns, and residents.
Performing diagnostic evaluations and medical procedures: bloodwork, ultrasound, endoscopy, radiographs, critical care monitoring, and more.
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
Associate degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited institution, plus NYS licensure or eligibility to be licensed within 3 months of joining, along with at least 1 year of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to promote a positive learning environment for students, clinicians, and peer technicians.
Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment, handle multiple tasks while paying close attention to details.
Ability to successfully utilize point‑of‑care systems, electronic medical record systems, and other hospital applications.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Preferred Qualifications
Clinical experience with equine and farm animals.
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.
The schedule for this position requires flexibility to ensure that adequate patient care and service needs are provided without interruption or exception. Schedule includes weekend, holiday and night shifts, as well as weekend day shifts. Cross‑training with other services may be required to support business continuity.
What We Offer
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, including tuition‑free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.
2025-11-19
EEO Statement
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world‑class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
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You’ll work with advanced diagnostic tools, assist with emergency procedures, and contribute meaningfully to patient care, client communication, and student learning. If you’re driven, compassionate, and excited by a collaborative environment where your work truly matters, then this position is for you.
The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Triaging emergencies and initiating stabilization and treatments.
Managing nursing care of all patients including those that are critically ill.
Providing exceptional care to a diverse caseload from horses, cows, sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas, pigs as examples.
Contributing meaningfully to the education of veterinary students, interns, and residents.
Performing diagnostic evaluations and medical procedures: bloodwork, ultrasound, endoscopy, radiographs, critical care monitoring, and more.
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
Associate degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited institution, plus NYS licensure or eligibility to be licensed within 3 months of joining, along with at least 1 year of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to promote a positive learning environment for students, clinicians, and peer technicians.
Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment, handle multiple tasks while paying close attention to details.
Ability to successfully utilize point‑of‑care systems, electronic medical record systems, and other hospital applications.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Preferred Qualifications
Clinical experience with equine and farm animals.
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.
The schedule for this position requires flexibility to ensure that adequate patient care and service needs are provided without interruption or exception. Schedule includes weekend, holiday and night shifts, as well as weekend day shifts. Cross‑training with other services may be required to support business continuity.
What We Offer
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, including tuition‑free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.
2025-11-19
EEO Statement
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world‑class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
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