LVT Rotating Internship (Large, Small, and Wildlife Animal Tracks)
Ohioanimalwelfarefederation, Northeast Ithaca, NY, United States
Create your own educational journey! We are excited to offer a one-year paid Rotating Internship for five Licensed Veterinary Technicians in Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA). With a caseload over 40,000 encompassing all domestic and exotic species, you will have the opportunity to see common and uncommon diseases and interventions in either the Companion Animal Hospital, Equine Nimor Farm Animal Hospital, or the Wildlife Hospital. You will be part of the larger trainee team of veterinary students, interns, and residents, most rotating through multiple specialty teams throughout the year.
Internship Responsibilities
Attend lectures and labs, including the comprehensive Recover CPR program.
Learn physical exams, low-stress restraint, and handling techniques.
Improve your understanding of anesthesia.
Master patient sample collection, injection administration, and IV catheter placement.
Participate in surgical prep, assistance, and diagnostic image acquisition.
Develop medical math calculation and drug knowledge.
Hone interpersonal and professional skills with a focus on client service.
Learning Objectives
Throughout the program, interns will engage in a comprehensive curriculum covering a wide range of veterinary skills and knowledge. From diagnostic procedures to surgical assistance, our interns are equipped for success in the field.
Program Tracks
To help tailor the internship to your professional goals, interns will select one of three focused tracks at the time of application: Small Animal, Large Animal, or Small Animal/Wildlife Hybrid. Each track offers a thoughtfully designed mix of core and elective rotations aligned with the chosen focus area, while still providing exposure to the collaborative, multidisciplinary environment of a large academic teaching hospital.
Flexible Rotations
Expose yourself to various specialties over 52 weeks with required rotations and elective opportunities in our 24/7 hospital. Embrace the dynamic nature of our industry with weekly schedules that may include alternative shifts, weekends, and holidays. This is a one-year term position.
New Graduates Encouraged to Apply
New graduates are encouraged to apply!
Required Qualifications
Associate's degree in veterinary technology and NYS licensure or eligibility to be licensed.
Passion for learning and applying constructive feedback.
Adaptability to new services and environments throughout the program.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
Physical fitness to meet the demands of the position, including lifting heavy patients.
Rabies vaccinations and flexibility for alternative shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Documents Required
Resume.
Cover Letter detailing which track you'd like to participate in and why you would be a good fit – Small Animal, Large Animal, or Small Animal/Wildlife Hybrid.
What We Offer
Get exposed to our LVT career ladder.
Receive additional shift differential hourly pay (up to $4 per hour) while learning to work in our 24/7 hospitals.
13 holiday days with generous holiday pay if you work on those days as well as 2 additional floating holidays.
3 weeks of paid vacation.
Become a key player in a collaborative, team‑based environment where your skills are not just valued but celebrated.
An award‑winning employer‑provided benefits program.
Comprehensive healthcare 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 if you move into a permanent role.
For more information, visit https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits.
Visa, Relocation, and Contact Information
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
We do not provide relocation assistance at this time for this position.
Primary contact: gag95@cornell.edu.
Job Title & Details
Licensed Veterinary Technician I.
Job Family: Health; Level: C; Pay Rate Type: Hourly; Pay Range: $24.30 - $25.69; Remote Option Availability: Onsite; Company: Contract College.
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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Internship Responsibilities
Attend lectures and labs, including the comprehensive Recover CPR program.
Learn physical exams, low-stress restraint, and handling techniques.
Improve your understanding of anesthesia.
Master patient sample collection, injection administration, and IV catheter placement.
Participate in surgical prep, assistance, and diagnostic image acquisition.
Develop medical math calculation and drug knowledge.
Hone interpersonal and professional skills with a focus on client service.
Learning Objectives
Throughout the program, interns will engage in a comprehensive curriculum covering a wide range of veterinary skills and knowledge. From diagnostic procedures to surgical assistance, our interns are equipped for success in the field.
Program Tracks
To help tailor the internship to your professional goals, interns will select one of three focused tracks at the time of application: Small Animal, Large Animal, or Small Animal/Wildlife Hybrid. Each track offers a thoughtfully designed mix of core and elective rotations aligned with the chosen focus area, while still providing exposure to the collaborative, multidisciplinary environment of a large academic teaching hospital.
Flexible Rotations
Expose yourself to various specialties over 52 weeks with required rotations and elective opportunities in our 24/7 hospital. Embrace the dynamic nature of our industry with weekly schedules that may include alternative shifts, weekends, and holidays. This is a one-year term position.
New Graduates Encouraged to Apply
New graduates are encouraged to apply!
Required Qualifications
Associate's degree in veterinary technology and NYS licensure or eligibility to be licensed.
Passion for learning and applying constructive feedback.
Adaptability to new services and environments throughout the program.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
Physical fitness to meet the demands of the position, including lifting heavy patients.
Rabies vaccinations and flexibility for alternative shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Documents Required
Resume.
Cover Letter detailing which track you'd like to participate in and why you would be a good fit – Small Animal, Large Animal, or Small Animal/Wildlife Hybrid.
What We Offer
Get exposed to our LVT career ladder.
Receive additional shift differential hourly pay (up to $4 per hour) while learning to work in our 24/7 hospitals.
13 holiday days with generous holiday pay if you work on those days as well as 2 additional floating holidays.
3 weeks of paid vacation.
Become a key player in a collaborative, team‑based environment where your skills are not just valued but celebrated.
An award‑winning employer‑provided benefits program.
Comprehensive healthcare 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 if you move into a permanent role.
For more information, visit https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits.
Visa, Relocation, and Contact Information
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
We do not provide relocation assistance at this time for this position.
Primary contact: gag95@cornell.edu.
Job Title & Details
Licensed Veterinary Technician I.
Job Family: Health; Level: C; Pay Rate Type: Hourly; Pay Range: $24.30 - $25.69; Remote Option Availability: Onsite; Company: Contract College.
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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