DVM Student Externship - Riverdale Park Animal Hospital
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Alliance Animal Health
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Summary
The extern will participate in real-world veterinary experiences, including diagnostics, surgery, and patient care. They will work under 1:1 mentorship to enhance their clinical skills and professional development.
Job Description
Company Description
At Riverdale Park Animal Hospital, we treat every pet like family. Our compassionate team provides personalized, fear-free care with a focus on comfort, wellness, and clear communication. We’re proud to be ASL-friendly and offer support in English and Spanish, creating a welcoming experience for every pet parent and their furry family members.
Why You'll Love Externing Here
At Riverdale Park Animal Hospital, commitment to education and communication truly sets the practice apart. Clients consistently praise the team for taking the time to explain diagnoses, treatment options, recommendations and costs in a way that feels approachable and empowering.
Advanced Medicine & Services
The hospital includes three exam rooms, a dedicated surgical suite, treatment area, in-house laboratory, feline housing, and eight covered outdoor kennels.
You’ll also have access to:
- IDEXX in-house diagnostics
- SignalPET for board-certified radiology support
- Two mobile ultrasound specialists on call
- Orthopedic surgical specialist
- Fear Free-certified feline handling protocols across the staff
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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 Veterinarian Opportunity Preferences
- Future Ownership Opportunities through Partner Track Program
- DVM Mentor Network
- Flexible Scheduling
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
At Alliance Animal Health, we’re proud to be home to 225+ veterinary practices across the U.S., and we believe that the best medicine and the best culture start at the local level. That’s why we prioritize medical autonomy and support our veterinarians in making the decisions that matter most for your patients and your community.
When a practice joins our network, the identity and leadership are maintained. Our role is to be a true partner, offering dedicated support in areas like recruitment, marketing, finance, and operations, so our veterinarians can stay focused on what they do best: caring for their patients.
Whether you're just getting started in your career, growing in a central support role, or planning for practice ownership, we’re here with personalized pathways and a team that’s behind you the whole way.
Our mission is simple: support those made to heal and care for animals while creating a place where veterinary professionals thrive. We build everything on a foundation of our core values: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service, a commitment that earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025. We’re proud to share that recognition with every member of our team.
Founded
2016
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Veterinary Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Rye Brook, New York
At Alliance Animal Health, we’re proud to be home to 225+ veterinary practices across the U.S., and we believe that the best medicine and the best culture start at the local level. That’s why we prioritize medical autonomy and support our veterinarians in making the decisions that matter most for your patients and your community.
When a practice joins our network, the identity and leadership are maintained. Our role is to be a true partner, offering dedicated support in areas like recruitment, marketing, finance, and operations, so our veterinarians can stay focused on what they do best: caring for their patients.
Whether you're just getting started in your career, growing in a central support role, or planning for practice ownership, we’re here with personalized pathways and a team that’s behind you the whole way.
Our mission is simple: support those made to heal and care for animals while creating a place where veterinary professionals thrive. We build everything on a foundation of our core values: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service, a commitment that earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025. We’re proud to share that recognition with every member of our team.
Founded
2016
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Veterinary Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Rye Brook, New York
