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Alliance Animal Health
New York, New York

DVM Student Externship - Long Island City Veterinary Center

VeterinarianIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$17 per hour

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

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

At Long Island City Veterinary Center, you’ll join a progressive, community-focused hospital in the heart of one of New York City’s most vibrant and welcoming neighborhoods. Our modern, fully equipped facility is designed to support both exceptional veterinary medicine and a culture of collaboration.

Here, your professional growth, well-being, and work-life balance are truly valued. We believe in working together, inspiring each other, and fostering a genuine sense of belonging for every member of our team.

Why consider us for an externship? From your very first day, you’ll be embraced by a team that values your unique skills, encourages your personal and professional growth, and celebrates your love for animals. We are proud to be AAHA Accredited, a testament to our commitment to excellence and the highest standards in veterinary care.

Surgery Experience: Our state-of-the-art surgical suite is staffed by experienced veterinarians, specialists, and technicians who perform a wide range of procedures—from general and soft tissue to orthopedic and ophthalmic surgeries. As an extern, you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience in a nurturing, educational environment where questions are welcome and learning is encouraged.

Mentorship: You’ll be part of a supportive team that’s passionate about helping you reach your full potential. Our open-door culture means you’ll always have guidance, encouragement, and the chance to learn from experienced mentors who are genuinely invested in your success. We love sharing knowledge, celebrating achievements, and growing together as a team.

Long Island City is the ideal place to work, learn, and live. Perfectly located in Nassau County, LIC is just a short drive from New York City and minutes from beautiful beaches, green parks, and top-rated schools.

With only one subway stop to Midtown Manhattan, you’ll enjoy the excitement of city life along with the warmth and charm of a close-knit neighborhood. Explore stunning waterfront parks, vibrant arts and culture, amazing restaurants, and easy commutes from anywhere in the city or nearby suburbs.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our community—where you’ll thrive both professionally and personally, inside and outside the clinic.

To learn more about us, click 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 operations, including surgical procedures and patient care under the guidance of experienced mentors. They are expected to engage in a collaborative hospital environment while enhancing their practical veterinary skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Soft tissue surgeryOrthopedic surgeryOphthalmic surgeryCommunicationTeamworkCompassion

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.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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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