
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT I) Nursing Care Units
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The Licensed Veterinary Technician will provide nursing care to stable patients in Cornell University Hospital for Animals’ Small Animal Nursing Unit. The role includes clinical procedures, medication administration, post-procedure monitoring, and support for DVM students. Current schedules include evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. The hospital encourages new graduates and offers opportunities for career growth and advanced skill development.
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The best care starts with the best caregivers. Do you want to use more of your technical skills, learn advanced procedures, and help manage a variety of patients? Come be a part of our Small Animal Nursing Unit at Cornell University Hospital for Animals What you will do: * Providing nursing care to stable patients according to hospital protocols and clinician orders. * Phlebotomy and intravenous and urinary catheter placement. * Administer medication accurately at the correct dilution and rate and via the correct route. * Monitoring patients recovering from anesthesia and following surgical or diagnostic procedures. * Proper use of various monitoring equipment such as pulse oximetry, ECG, and non-invasive blood pressure monitors. * Advising, guiding and supporting DVM students throughout your shift. * Continue to develop basic and advanced clinical skills.We are excited to find people with some or all of these skills that are excited to learn and grow. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people. * Flexibility. * Enthusiasm and a positive attitude. * Strong critical thinking and observational skills. * The ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Desire and willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge.If you're looking for a fast-paced, team-oriented, friendly and supportive environment where you can develop, learn new things and grow your career then the Cornell University Hospital for Animals is for you! We want you! Come and help us provide excellent patient care and teach future veterinarians.The Cornell University Companion Animal Hospital provides round- the-clock care for small animals 365 days of the year. Our LVTs provide exceptional patient experiences during: * Daytime * Evenings (includes shift differential pay) * Nights (includes shift differential pay) * Weekends * Holidays (includes generous holiday pay)Current open technician schedules will include evening, overnight, weekend and holiday shifts. What are the qualifications? * Associate degrees from an AVMA accredited institution, expected to obtain NYS licensure within 3 months; up to 1 year relevant experience or equivalent combination. * New graduates are encouraged to apply. * Interest in on-going career growth and advanced skill development. What's in it for you? * Our LVT career ladder is focused on career and specialty advancement, with financial and mentorship support. * 3 weeks of vacation and 13 holidays with generous holiday pay if you do work on those days. * An award-winning employer of choice benefits program. * Comprehensive health care options. * Access to wellness programs. * Employee discounts with local and national retail brands. * Generous retirement contributions. * Competitive shift differential pay. * Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program. * Rabies pre-exposure vaccination and titer costs covered by Cornell. * We invite you to follow this link to get more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits Who we are and what we do: Cornell University Hospital for Animals is our core clinical training, patient care and research unit within the CVM, composed of six diverse world-class veterinary clinical units providing primary and specialty care. The Cornell Veterinary teaching hospital has 23 services led by internationally renowned board-certified veterinary specialists, providing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care of animals including 24/7 emergency care. We strive to provide a diverse, inclusive and fulfilling work environment for our family of employees who are committed to outstanding patient care, client service and veterinary training and research.Cornell Un
How this job compares
Set against the 1,627 open Veterinary Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$50–60K/yr27 salary ranges
- New York median$28–37/hr84 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 123 open Veterinary Technician jobs in New York and 1,627 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Veterinary Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (439 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for an associate degree; 76 of the 1,627 open Veterinary Technician jobs (5%) ask for an associate degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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