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Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Rotating Specialty Training Internship (Small & Large Animal Tracks) Jobs in Ithaca, NY at Cornell University
Create your own educational journey!  We are excited to announce a new one-year paid Rotating Internship for four Licensed Veterinary Technicians in Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA). With a caseload over 30,000 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 or the Equine Nemo Farm Animal 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.
This structured LVT Rotating Internship offers a unique opportunity to gain diverse technical, teaching and case management skills in our large academic veterinary teaching hospital. Â Immerse yourself in a world of constant learning and growth, supported by a community of passionate professionals.
As an intern, you will:
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.
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 are encouraged to apply!
Required Qualifications
To thrive in this role, you must possess:
Associate’s degree in veterinary technology and NYS licensure or eligibility
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.
We are looking for individuals who are not just qualified but are genuinely passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and well-being. Be part of a community where your voice matters and your contributions make a significant impact.
What We Offer:
Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
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 additional holiday days with generous holiday pay if you work on those days
3 weeks of paid vacation
Become a key player in a collaborative, team-based environment where your …
Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Rotating Specialty Training Internship (Small & Large Animal Tracks)
Company: Cornell University
Location: Ithaca, NY
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