Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) - Radiation Oncology

Love working with great families?  Love learning?  Love teaching?

The best care starts with the best caregivers.

The Radiation Oncology service at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) is installing a State-Of-The-Art Varian Edge Linear Accelerator and has immediate opening for Licensed Veterinary Technicians.

Join a team of board-certified veterinary medical and radiation oncologists, residents, students, a radiation therapist and licensed veterinary technicians (LVT) that help guide families through their pet’s cancer diagnosis, providing the best quality of life possible. The most satisfying part of our job is forming strong bonds with our patients and their families over the course of their treatment and follow-up visits. You will use your training and expertise to provide technical assistance for routine and complex cases that require radiation therapy, diagnostic workups, and procedures. Some examples include:

• Oversee and assist in the diagnostic work-up of each patient, which includes venipuncture/catheter placement, administering and monitoring sedation, and assisting in minor medical procedures.

• Assist in the safe administration of anesthesia during radiation therapy treatments.

• Assist in the safe delivery of radiation therapy treatments following treatment protocols utilizing a state-of-the-art linear accelerator.

• Work closely with other hospital services to provide comprehensive patient care

• Shape the future of veterinary care through instruction of our diverse veterinary students and house officers.

What qualifications are required?

• Associate degree from an AVMA-accredited institution with 2 years of small animal practice experience.

• Eligible for NYS licensure.

• Interest in ongoing career growth and advanced skill development

• Excellent communication skills and willingness to work in a busy, team-oriented clinical environment.

• VTS (or interested in pursuing VTS) are encouraged to apply!

The Cornell University Hospital for Animals provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days a year, but most of our oncology appointments are outpatients seen during the regular work week. Occasional requests for additional coverage may happen due to caseload and need.

What is in it for you?

• 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

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

  • Our  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

  • Rabies pre-exposure vaccination and titer costs are 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 the core clinical training, patient care, and patient-centered research unit within the College of Veterinary Medicine composed of six diverse, world-class veterinary clinical units providing primary and specialty care. The Cornell Veterinary teaching hospital has 28 specialty 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 employees in a culture of outstanding patient care, client service, and veterinary training and research.

We encourage you to apply! Simply upload your cover letter and resume as one document on Workday. 

We welcome questions!

Contact Gabriel Gonzalez (gag95@cornell.edu).

**No visa sponsorship is available for this position.**