Animal Technician II - Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists
About The Position
The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks an Animal Technician to join the Ruffian team located in Elmont, NY. This position combines hands-on equine care with operational support, including patient handling, facility monitoring, equipment operation, and supply coordination. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals, mentoring others, and playing an important role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-organized hospital environment. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide daily equine care (feeding, watering, bedding, grooming) and clean/disinfect stalls and animal care areas. Safely handle equine patients, including restraint, leading, lunging, foal and stallion handling, and assist with anesthesia recovery. Perform hospital maintenance, manage feed and bedding supplies, and assist with equipment upkeep and vendor coordination. Oversee waste removal services, ensuring recycling, trash, and waste pickups occur as scheduled. Follow and enforce hospital infection control protocols, including during containment situations. Employees working in the hospital must receive the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series prior to or immediately after hire, which will be paid for by the department.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent up to 1 year of experience in a barn environment, including direct experience with horses, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to handle horses, feed stocking and general stable hand work.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, which include, but are not limited to, prolonged standing and kneeling, and lifting and restraining patients which exceed 100lbs.
- Must have valid NYS driver’s license and the ability to operate a variety of machinery, including tractors, trucks and forklift.
- Basic mechanical aptitude.
- Must have knowledge of infection control practices
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide variety of people including students, veterinary technicians, and clients.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledgeable in safety procedures to avoid accidents arising from product or equipment misuse.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily equine care (feeding, watering, bedding, grooming) and clean/disinfect stalls and animal care areas.
- Safely handle equine patients, including restraint, leading, lunging, foal and stallion handling, and assist with anesthesia recovery.
- Perform hospital maintenance, manage feed and bedding supplies, and assist with equipment upkeep and vendor coordination.
- Oversee waste removal services, ensuring recycling, trash, and waste pickups occur as scheduled.
- Follow and enforce hospital infection control protocols, including during containment situations.
Benefits
- Great benefits!
- Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 13 additional holiday days with 2 additional floating holidays 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 include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
