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Licensed Veterinary Technician – Lvt II – Icu
| Company | Cornell University |
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| Location | Ithaca, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $26.19 – $30.43 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Associate degrees from an AVMA accredited institution plus NYS licensure; up to 2 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
- Excellent interpersonal communication
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, inter-professional care team
- Critical thinking and observation skills
- Meticulous attention to detail when calculating and administering medications
- Ability to successfully provide critical patient skills, such as urinary catheter placement and care, medical calculations including constant rate infusions, venipuncture and arterial blood sampling, chest tube management, placement and maintenance of central line catheters, using various oxygen therapies such as High Flow and nasal cannulae.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent patient care with current technology, mentorship, internal and external continuing education opportunities.
- Manage and care for a mix of primary and specialty cases from vomiting puppies to critical trauma patients.
- Use and develop routine and advanced technical skills from venipuncture to triple lumen catheter placement.
- Teach and guide diverse DVM students and house officers through complex treatment plans and technical skill training.
- Collaborate with multiple specialty services with the opportunity for cross-training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in ongoing career growth and advanced skill development.
