About the Role
PAWSitive Veterinary of New York is seeking passionate veterinary students to join our team. This externship offers real-world experience, mentorship, and potential future opportunities within our practice. We focus on providing attentive and advanced veterinary care in a supportive and educational environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide thorough veterinary exams.
- Develop personalized vaccination plans.
- Conduct parasite and heartworm screening.
- Perform FeLV/FIV testing for cats.
- Administer microchipping.
- Offer nutritional guidance.
- Provide gentle care for ill or injured pets.
- Explain treatment options to clients.
- Refer urgent cases to appropriate clinics.
- Utilize advanced veterinary technology.
- Employ gentle veterinary handling techniques.
- Participate in team-based problem-solving.
- Ensure warm welcomes and smooth visits for clients.
- Provide attentive follow-up care.
- Educate clients on ongoing veterinary care.
Requirements
- Must be an Active Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution.
Skills
- Compassionate
- Team Player
- Strong Communicator
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Externship
- Paid
Experience Level
- 1st through 4th Year Veterinary Students
Education Level
- Veterinary Student
Salary/Compensations
- $17 per hour
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- PAWSitive Veterinary of New York provides thorough veterinary exams, personalized vaccination plans, parasite and heartworm screening, FeLV/FIV testing for cats, microchipping, and nutritional guidance.
- We offer gentle care in a safe, calming environment for ill or injured pets.
- We utilize the latest veterinary technology, gentle veterinary handling techniques, and a team-based approach.
- Our team includes friendly front desk staff, veterinary doctors, and veterinary technicians.
- We foster a workplace where learning is encouraged, achievements are recognized, and employees are proud to be part of the veterinary field.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
