Help expand access to veterinary care while shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals. Maddie’s Shelter and Community Medicine (MSCP) at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an exceptional Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our team.

Our faculty clinicians and LVTs mentor veterinary students and interns as they deliver top-quality care in shelter, clinical, and community settings. The LVT team provides surgical and technical support for high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN), soft tissue, and dental procedures, as well as other essential services. Through our accessible care programs, we also offer low-cost preventive care and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries.

MSCP LVTs use their full skill set, one day assisting in surgery, the next working directly with clients, all in a supportive teaching environment. We’re looking for a motivated professional with the vision and drive to help lead and grow this new program in alignment with Cornell’s core values.

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Providing direct client communication with professionalism and empathy, while delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients and support to their families.

• Under supervision of faculty clinician, serving as primary anesthetist for MSCP surgeries at local shelters, Primary Care Surgery, Small Animal Community Practice (SACP), Shelter Outreach Services (SOS), and College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) locations. 

• Providing patient care including Fear Free restraint, medical treatment, specimen collection, diagnostic imaging. 

• Maintaining records and entering client data in EzyVet, the electronic medical record system.

• Provide instruction and support to veterinary students, interns and externs in clinical and anesthetic techniques.

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, and New York State licensure or eligibility to be licensed, with at least 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent combination.

• Valid driver’s license with ability to drive a large mobile van to local shelters on workdays.

• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with various groups and individuals (including staff, students, technicians, and veterinarians) and to always act in a professional manner.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the positions, which includes, but is not limited to, prolonged standing and kneeling, as well as lifting and restraining patients that may weigh more than 50 lbs. 

• Excellent customer service skills

• Strong interest in animal welfare and serving underserved communities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an animal shelter, high quality, high volume spay/neuter clinic, and/or access to care clinic environment.

• Previous experience instructing vet students or vet tech students.  

• Advanced training, with specialty certification (anesthesia, or emergency) in an area of veterinary technology.  

• Working knowledge of basic software programs, such as Workday, Excel, EzyVet and Pet Point.

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 contributions

  • Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program

• Follow this link for more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits

Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success, which are essential for individual and organizational success. 

Questions?

Gabriel Gonzalez - gag95@cornell.edu

   

University Job Title:

Licensed Veterinary Technician II

   

Job Family:

Health

   

Level:

D

   

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

   

Pay Range:

$28.04 - $32.58

   

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

   

Company:

Contract College

   

Contact Name:

Katie Ehemann

   

Contact Email:

ke262@cornell.edu

   

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2026-08-04