DVM Student Externship - Quality Veterinary Care
Listed compensation
$17 per hour
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Company Description
A Practice Where Future Veterinarians Can Thrive/Learn/Grow!
At Quality Veterinary Care, we blend advanced veterinary medicine with efficient, friendly veterinary service in a welcoming environment.
Our experienced veterinary team provides compassionate, low-stress veterinary care for every pet, supported by in-house veterinary diagnostics and advanced veterinary surgical skills.
We value collaboration, communication, and professional growth—making this a great place for veterinary professionals who want to expand their veterinary expertise and make a real difference in pets’ lives.
Our veterinary hospital features state-of-the-art veterinary diagnostics (including bloodwork analyzers, digital radiography, and ultrasound), a fully equipped veterinary surgical suite for both soft tissue and orthopedic procedures, advanced dental care with digital dental X-rays, and anesthesia monitoring. We use the latest veterinary technology and modern systems to ensure every pet receives efficient, high-quality veterinary treatment tailored to their individual needs.
Located on Long Island, Quality Veterinary Care is nestled in a welcoming community that perfectly balances peaceful suburban living with big-city excitement. Our area features tree-lined neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and pristine beaches along the Atlantic coast—perfect for weekends with family or pets.
You'll find a vibrant dining scene, boutique shopping, and parks for outdoor activities, all just a short drive or train ride from the endless cultural attractions and energy of New York City. Here, you can enjoy a relaxing lifestyle with easy access to everything the city offers.
Learn More About Our Hospital Here!
Job Description
We’re Looking For
- 1st through 4th Year Veterinary Students
- Compassionate, Team Player, and Strong Communicator
- Veterinary students looking to enhance their education through real-world experiences
We Offer Our Veterinary Student Externs
- Paid Externship Hours
- 1:1 Mentorship and Guidance
- Future Veterinary Opportunity Preferences
- Future Ownership Opportunities through our Partner Track Program
- DVM Mentor Network
- Flexible Scheduling
- This Externship is paid at $17 per hour
Qualifications
- Must be an Active Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution.
- Additional Information
We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin
Compensation: up to USD 17 - hourly
Key Responsibilities
Veterinary student externs will participate in real-world clinical experiences to enhance their education. They will work alongside experienced professionals to provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 98% have no call, 96% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $149k (middle half $135k–$170k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in New York | 198 active | 3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 98% no call · 96% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $88k) · 15% offer loan repayment267 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 996 in the last 30 days | 502 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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