Overview

River Road Animal Hospital | Niskayuna, New York

Join our 3-doctor team for a paid externship* designed to give veterinary students valuable, real-world clinical experience in a supportive hospital environment.

About Our Hospital

The River Road Animal Hospital team has been proudly serving the Niskayuna community and surrounding areas since 2010. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, modern medicine in a welcoming and supportive environment. Our modern facility features:

• 5 exam rooms
• 10,000 sq ft facility
• Operating Room
• Dental Table
• Digital x-ray
• Dental x-ray
• Dental machine
• Ultrasound

Location

Niskayuna and the surrounding area offer plenty of fun activities, including bowling, escape rooms, go-karts, mini golf, and kayaking on the Mohawk River. Students can also explore the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail, Cohoes Falls, or the Albany Pine Bush Preserve for outdoor activities. For food and entertainment, check out downtown Schenectady’s Jay Street, Mohawk Harbor, or take a short drive to Albany or Troy for restaurants, shopping, concerts, and nightlife.

Responsibilities

As an extern, you’ll learn alongside experienced veterinarians and technicians while gaining exposure to:

• Wellness and preventive care
• Surgery and anesthesia
• Dentistry
• Diagnostics and laboratory services
• Urgent care and medical cases
• Client communication and patient care

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
*Certain graded externships may not be eligible for payment, based on the requirements of the student’s veterinary school curriculum.