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Alliance Animal Health
Village of Massena, New York

DVM Student Externship - Town & Country Veterinary Clinic - NY

VeterinarianNo callNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$17 per hour

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

A Practice Where Future Veterinarians Can Thrive/Learn/Grow!

Town & Country Veterinary Clinic is a welcoming, growing small animal veterinary practice nestled in beautiful rural upstate New York. We are excited to offer an immediate opportunity for a full-time small animal veterinarian to join our friendly team.

Our practice includes three conveniently located clinics: one near Ogdensburg, another in the Potsdam/Canton area, and a third in the heart of Massena. Each clinic is just 30–45 minutes apart, making collaboration and support across locations easy.

Plus, we’re just a short drive from cities like Syracuse, Lake Placid, Ottawa, and Montreal—so you can enjoy both small-town charm and big-city adventures.

Each of our veterinary clinics is fully equipped with state-of-the-art digital x-ray, in-house blood lab stations, surgical and therapeutic lasers, and ultrasound technology, ensuring top-quality veterinary care for our patients.

Our dedicated team includes certified veterinary technicians and caring support staff who are committed to excellent service and a positive client experience. We welcome new graduates and provide strong mentorship to help you grow and thrive.

At Town & Country, we value a healthy work-life balance—our veterinarians enjoy a guaranteed 3-day weekend every other week, so you have time to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.

We’re looking for enthusiastic veterinary professionals who enjoy both medicine and surgery, and who value building strong, supportive relationships with clients and colleagues. If you’re a team player who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of pets and their people, you’ll fit right in with our veterinary family.

Upstate New York is a paradise for outdoor lovers—with scenic hiking trails, abundant fishing and hunting, and endless opportunities to explore nature. Join our welcoming veterinary team and discover a rewarding career and a wonderful lifestyle in this beautiful region. We can’t wait to meet you!

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

The extern will participate in clinical veterinary practice, assisting with medicine and surgery under the guidance of a mentor. They will collaborate with the veterinary team to provide high-quality care to patients in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineCommunicationTeamworkCompassionClinical diagnostics

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, 100% have no call, 94% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DVM Student Externship - Town & Country Veterinary Clinic - NY at Alliance Animal Health a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,003 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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Better work-life than 80% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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  • No call
  • No 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