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Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) - Emergency Care (ER)

Stryker Corporation, Northeast Ithaca, NY, United States


The Best Care Starts with the Best Caregivers
In this role as a Licensed Veterinary Technician at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, you will help save the lives of thousands of animals per year while serving as a valuable educator to the veterinarians of tomorrow. Working side by side with clinical rotation students, the emergency receiving technicians concurrently instruct future veterinarians while performing lifesaving treatments on today’s patients. Cornell faculty and administration enthusiastically support the pursuit of your VTS (veterinary technician specialization).

What you will do:

Join our international team of board‑certified emergency/critical care veterinarians and LVTs at CUHA.

Be part of a world‑renowned specialty and emergency facility.

Shape the future of veterinary medicine through collaboration with faculty and house officers and instruction of our diverse DVM students.

Provide technical expertise for routine and complex emergency procedures, including RECOVER based CPR, advanced resuscitation and stabilization of critical emergencies.

Work in a fast‑paced, constantly evolving environment.

Collaborate and cross‑train with additional specialty services to ensure leading‑edge patient care.

What We Need from You:

Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology

New York State licensure or eligibility to become licensed in NYS

1–2 years of relevant experience

Natural inclination toward leadership, thrives in an independent yet team‑oriented work environment and can efficiently facilitate and connect to various services within a complex institution.

Interest in ongoing career growth and advanced skill development

Rabies pre‑exposure vaccination and titer costs covered by Cornell

What We Offer:

A career ladder focused on career development and specialty advancement, with financial and mentorship support at every step

3 weeks of paid vacation

Competitive base and shift differential pay

13 additional holiday days with generous holiday pay if you work on those days

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

Educational benefits including tuition‑free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance program

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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