Certified Veterinary Technician - Overnight In-Patient Nurse

Make a Difference When It Matters Most!

Our belief is simple: you cannot have the best medicine without the best people. We are dedicated to hiring excellent people who share our core values, and proactively helping them to grow their careers and to develop to their fullest potential.

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

What You’ll Do:

• Monitor patient progress while caring for hospitalized cats and dogs.
• Provide nursing care, husbandry, and treatments for hospitalized patients.
• Perform patient assessments and partner with our doctors to provide exceptional patient care.
• Perform advanced technical procedures.
• Support a team-oriented approach to patient care during overnight hours.

Compensation Range:

• $30 - $42/hour (Eligible for overtime and shift-differentials)

What We Offer:

• A collaborative team culture, focused on providing an unparalleled level of care.
• Established processes to help you grow and achieve your career goals, including effective mentorship and a dedicated Director of Learning and Development.
• Excellent compensation PLUS shift differentials for overnight and weekend hours.
• Three day work week; one weekend shift required.
• Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000, commensurate with experience.
• 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.

Individuals with a passion for their work, a strong sense of collaboration and teamwork, and an appreciation for diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. Questions - Please contact: hr@cuvs.org.