Are you searching for an immersive externship veterinary experience in a hospital that is different from that of other hospitals?  I guarantee we are that different hospital! Guardian Veterinary Specialists is the only privately-owned, 29,000 sq. ft., 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital located in upper Westchester County, NY, one hour north of New York City.

We are looking to offer an exciting and unique opportunity for Veterinary Medicine student years, 1st through 4th, looking to gain more real world and hands on experience under the supervision and guidance of seasoned and talented professionals in the field.  This is a paid externship program ranging from 2 to 8 weeks, where you can do a rotation with our specialists or work with just one, learning and working with the best.  

GVS is comprised of motivated team players dedicated to practicing the highest quality medicine to join our group of exceptionally talented specialists and veterinary support staff. Our specialty departments include critical care; surgery (soft tissue, orthopedics, laparoscopy); neurology/neurosurgery; oncology; ophthalmology; cardiology; and rehabilitation. Imaging/diagnostics include MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, and ultrasound. Emergency doctors greatly benefit from superior support and input from our specialty departments.

Qualified applicants for this role:

• Love of animals and a passion to help and heal, first and foremost
• Current student in an accredited AVMA Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine program
• The desire to continually learn and grow
• Ideally, previous experience with small and large animals
• Great communication skills as our veterinarians are communicating with our fur-parents for updates
• Must be open to working various shifts

Why Choose GVS:

• Unique culture that focuses on strong positive relationships within the work place
• Opportunity to train and learn from top specialists in the field
• Subsidized local housing potentially available
• Paid learning experience
• Opportunity to earn CE credit’s monthly
• Sponsorship available for international professionals
• Generous discount on employee pet boarding & pet care
• Free lunch days, weekly
• Guardian outings
• Pet blood donor perks
• Free pet bereavement services for staff
• Free mental health services for staff

Contact us today to find out about a career with Guardian Veterinary Specialists and to learn about The Guardian Way!

About Guardian Veterinary Specialists

“Yes” is an amazing word. It opens doors. It represents agreement, support, and encouragement. It’s affirmative and hopeful. It makes things happen.And saying “yes” is what we’re all about here at Guardian Veterinary Specialists.“Yes” to making sure as many pets as possible can receive the medical care they need. “Yes” to enabling pet owners to obtain appropriate treatment so their pets can regain the highest-possible quality of life, even under the most challenging circumstances.We do this by keeping our doors open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide lifesaving emergency care for pets in a health crisis. Providing specialty expertise to diagnose and treat pets with complex, critical or chronic diseases. Investing in sophisticated technology to diagnose pets quickly and accurately. Offering flexible payment options to pet parents so they don’t have to choose between their wallet and their pet’s life. Giving a 50% discount for care we provide to rescue/shelter animals. Collaborating with referring veterinarians to ensure their patients have fast, easy access to advanced care. We want to help every pet patient who needs our help and we’ll go to great lengths to make it happen. To say “yes” to delivering exceptional care, without exception.

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