VETERINARY

CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN - OVERNIGHT EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE

Make a Difference When It Matters Most!
 

Are you a passionate and skilled Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) ready to take your career to the next level? Join our dedicated Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) team, where your expertise will directly impact the lives of pets in need.

 

Who We Are:

• Cornell University Veterinary Specialists (CUVS) is a specialty and emergency veterinary center located in Stamford, CT. As a subsidiary of Cornell University, CUVS is a mission-driven hospital that redefines the delivery of specialty care by bringing together the best of private practice with the best of academia to benefit pets, owners, and the profession.

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• A VECCS Level 1 multispecialty and emergency hospital with a collaborative approach to medicine and a culture that cares about top notch patient care, service, and your professional growth.

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• A robust ECC service with five criticalists, six ER doctors, five residents, and multiple veterinary technician specialists (VTS).

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• The ECC team is supported by a comprehensive array of specialty services, including surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, oncology, ophthalmology, dentistry-oral surgery and anesthesiology.

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What You’ll Do:

• Triage critically ill dogs and cats and contribute to their stabilization, diagnosis, and treatment.

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• Perform patient assessments and partner with our doctors to provide exceptional patient care and outstanding client service and education.

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• Perform advanced technical procedures.

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• Monitor patient progress and communicate with pet owners.

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• Support a team-oriented approach to patient care during overnight hours.
   

What We Offer:

• A collaborative team culture, focused on providing an unparalleled level of care.

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• Established processes to help you grow and achieve your career goals, including effective mentorship and a dedicated Director of Learning and Development.

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• Excellent compensation PLUS shift differentials for overnight and weekend hours

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• Three day work week; one weekend shift required

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• Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000, commensurate with experience

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• Outstanding Benefits package including:

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Paid time off and holiday pay

- Continuing education allowance and opportunities

- License reimbursement

- 401(k) with employer match

- Pet care insurance stipends and discounts