Veterinary Technician Internship (VTI)
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center · New York, New York, United States
Summer 2027On-sitePaidPosted 2026-06-05
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The Veterinary Technician Internship (VTI) is a 52-week, full-time mentored program designed to provide post-graduate clinical training in a high-volume, academic veterinary hospital. Interns work alongside clinical educators, veterinary specialists, and technician preceptors to gain practical experience and confidence in patient care.
What you'll do#
- Participate in the care and medical treatment of all animals admitted to the hospital.
- Assist with clinical consultations and interdepartmental animal transfers.
- Complete rotations through various departments, including Anesthesia, Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Behavior, and the Medical/Surgical Unit, plus two elective specialty rotations.
- Attend bi-monthly lectures and participate in clinical wet and dry labs.
- Engage in perioperative and surgical care within the surgical department.
What you'll need#
- Graduation from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program.
- A valid Veterinary Technician license or permit for the State of New York obtained prior to the start of the internship.
- A passing score of at least 425 on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
- A resume including three letters of recommendation from professors or employers.
- A cover letter detailing career objectives and reasons for applying.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
- Employment: Full-time.
Relevant fields:BiologyNursingPharmaceutical SciencesBiomedical SciencesPublic Health
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