The Cornell University Hospital for Animals seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join its Exotics service, providing specialized medical and technical support for a diverse range of exotic animal patients. In this role, you will work alongside veterinarians, residents, students, and fellow LVTs to support patient care through examinations, diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, and daily treatments. You will also contribute to the clinical teaching mission of the service by helping guide veterinary students and trainees in patient handling, clinical techniques, and client communication. If you enjoy working with exotic species in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical environment and are passionate about advancing veterinary care and education, we encourage you to apply!
The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide clinical and technical support for the Exotics service, assisting with patient examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgery, and emergency cases.
Perform specialized veterinary nursing procedures, including blood collection, catheter placement, medication administration, sedation, and anesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery for exotic species.
Coordinate patient care and maintain clinical operations, including scheduling, client communication, medical record documentation, supply management, equipment maintenance, and accurate patient charges.
Support clinical education and training by orienting and guiding veterinary students, interns, and residents in patient handling, clinical techniques, anesthesia, and other veterinary nursing procedures.
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’s degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited institution , plus New York State licensure or eligibility to be licensed.
At least 1-2 years of experience as an LVT with at least 1 year of experience in exotic species handling and husbandry.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with the ability to build inclusive and respectful working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and colleagues.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, effectively managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to give and receive feedback, follow and provide direction, ask clarifying questions, and communicate professionally across all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn, take on new responsibilities, and proactively support team needs.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, which include but are not limited to, prolonged standing and kneeling and lifting and restraining animals that may exceed 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Exotic species anesthesia induction, maintenance, recovery
VTS Exotics Companion Animal
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.
While the regular business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, the specific schedule may change to meet the needs of the business, requiring employees to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and University holidays and scheduled breaks.
The Following Documents are Required to be Submitted with your Application
Resume
Cover Letter
What We Offer :
Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
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…