Shift Coordinator S06 - CAH

About the role

The Cornell University Hospital for Animals is a world-class veterinary teaching hospital where compassion, teamwork, and learning come together to support exceptional patient care. We are seeking a Shift Coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is passionate about both animal wellbeing and contributing to a positive, inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of our Companion Animal Hospital which includes dust mopping and mopping daily, as well as stripping, waxing and polishing as needed.
• Cleaning and disinfecting all areas throughout shift, which includes exam rooms between clients, trash removal, and removal and disposal of bio hazardous wastes.
• Walk patients outside and collect urine/fecal samples as needed.
• Record fecal/urine discharges, vomiting, appetite characteristics and overall appearance of the patient on treatment sheets.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of experience in a farm or other animal handling environment.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply infection control practices.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and Forklift certification or ability to be certified.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding environment handling multiple tasks simultaneously, while paying close attention to details.
• Ability to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position including being able to lift 50 lbs or more.
• Demonstrated ability, desire, and aptitude to train new staff.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and judgement skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in a farm or other animal handling environment.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and Forklift certification or ability to be certified.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding environment handling multiple tasks simultaneously, while paying close attention to details.
• Ability to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures.
• Physical demands of the position including being able to lift 50 lbs or more.
• Demonstrated ability, desire, and aptitude to train new staff.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and judgement skills.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

We offer great benefits including:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 13 additional holiday days with 2 additional floating holiday 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 including tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program

Pay

The pay rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.

Schedule

This is an onsite position located in Ithaca, NY. The schedule for this position requires flexibility to ensure that adequate patient care and service needs are provided without interruption or exception. The schedule may include evening/overnight and weekend shifts, as well as holiday and overtime shifts. The current shift hours for this position are Wednesday – Saturday 6pm – 4:30am.

Important Details

This is an onsite position located in Ithaca, NY. We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

What We Offer

We offer great benefits including:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 13 additional holiday days with 2 additional floating holiday 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 including tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our careers page at https://hr.cornell.edu/apply-for-a-job. For more information, please contact Gabriel Gonzalez at gag95@cornell.edu.