
DVM Student Externship - Riverdale Park Animal Hospital
Required skills
- Veterinary Student
- AVMA Accredited Institution
- DVM
- Animal Hospital
- Fear Free
- ASL-friendly
Nice to have
- Future Ownership Opportunities
- Partner Track Program
- DVM Mentor Network
Role summary
Riverdale Park Animal Hospital is seeking compassionate and communicative veterinary students for a paid externship. This opportunity offers 1:1 mentorship, hands-on experience in a Fear Free-certified environment, and exposure to advanced services including diagnostics, radiology support, and surgical specialists. The externship is ideal for students looking to enhance their education and gain real-world experience in a practice that treats every pet like family. Must be an active veterinary student from an AVMA accredited institution. Flexible scheduling is available.
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
- Must be an Active Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution.
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 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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