Licensed Veterinary Technician – Lvt II – Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists

Licensed Veterinary Technician – Lvt II – Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists

Requirements

• Associates degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited institution, plus NYS Licensure or eligible to be licensed required.
• One to two years’ experience as a licensed vet technician, or other working experience with equine animals; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Proficiency with patient tracking software.
• Excellent communication, team building, flexibility and organizational skills essential.
• Ability to work in an often fast-paced and demanding environment, while paying close attention to details.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team environment.
• Must be able to lift/move large animals and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions and discharges for CRES, including emergency exams.
• Monitor and assess conditions of all in-house patients in all wards (ICU and regular wards), administer prescribed medications and regularly scheduled treatments as prescribed.
• Setup before, assist during, and cleanup after all emergencies including any and all surgical cases.
• Setup before, assist during, and cleanup after endoscopy, ultrasound, imaging and other equipment needed for medical and surgical procedures.
• Using good judgment, handle emergency and critical inpatients, call in personnel as needed and support quality patient care in all aspects of hospital operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with equine patient care and handling a plus.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.