Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT II) - RT Imaging Technician

About the role

Academic veterinary hospitals offer unique opportunities for growth and interaction with students, house officers, and faculty. Working in a big organization like Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) provides a chance to explore non-clinical areas such as event planning or leadership.

Responsibilities

• Work with board-certified veterinary radiologists and residents to teach image acquisition and quality control to DVM students.
• Achieve high-quality radiographs on a wide variety of animals including dogs, cats, horses, cows, goats, sheep, pigs, and exotic pets.
• Develop technical skills in non-radiographic modalities such as nuclear medicine, CT, and MRI as your veterinary radiography skills evolve.
• Manage PACS for a busy caseload, including ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI, nuclear medicine scans, and I-131 cats.
• Collaborate with biomedical engineers to maintain and replace diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Shape the future of veterinary care and education through collaboration with other specialty services.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited program or an associate degree and ARRT certification with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• NYS licensure or eligibility to be licensed required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and restraining animals up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to handle large animals like horses, cows, pigs, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

LVT/RT with horse or cow handling experience highly desirable.

Important Details About The Position

• Onsite position in Ithaca, NY.
• No visa sponsorship available.
• No relocation assistance offered.
• The majority of teaching and routine care occurs during the day.
• Other hours may be required, including weekends and holidays.

What We Offer

• Great benefits package including comprehensive health care options, employee discounts, and generous retirement contributions.
• Comprehensive educational benefits including tuition-free extramural study and employee degree programs.
• Flexible vacation and holiday policies.

Company Contact Information

Contact: Katie Ehemann
Email: ke262@cornell.edu