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Alliance Animal Health
Elmont, New York

DVM Student Externship - Quality Veterinary Care

VeterinarianIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$17 per hour

The week · per this posting

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Posted 2mo ago · Verified live

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

Surgical assistanceTeamworkCompassion

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $149k (middle half $135k–$170k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew York index 107.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in New York198 active3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 98% no call · 96% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $88k) · 15% offer loan repayment267 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings996 in the last 30 days502 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Externship Hours
1:1 Mentorship and Guidance
Future Veterinary Opportunity Preferences
Future Ownership Opportunities through Partner Track Program
DVM Mentor Network
Flexible Scheduling

Living in Elmont

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$737k
Median resident rent
$2,209/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.