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Veterinary Technician Internship (VTI)

510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065

A Mentored Post-Graduate Experience

Mission: To provide optimal patient care training as well as exceptional post-graduate education for graduates of AVMA-accredited veterinary technology programs throughout the United States who are seeking employment in one of the busiest and best-recognized veterinary hospitals in the world.

52-week program: Program begins September 29th, 2025

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC), one of the world’s busiest and best-recognized veterinary hospitals, is accepting applications for its Internship program in Veterinary Technology from graduates of AVMA-accredited programs for Veterinary Technology. Located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, AMC is a private, not-for-profit academic veterinary hospital. The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is dedicated to providing compassionate and collaborative care to animals and to leading the advancement of veterinary medicine through innovative clinical research and education.

This unique Veterinary Technician Intern program was initiated in 1985. It was designed to further the practical training received by those working in the profession who are graduates of AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology programs or those veterinary technology students graduating from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program prior to the start of the internship.

Because of a caseload of over 54,000 animals per year, including small animal and exotic animal pets, the Animal Medical Center offers the unequaled ability to impart skill, experience, and confidence in veterinary technology within the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital.

Our Veterinary Technician Internship Program offers an opportunity to spend 52 weeks training and learning optimal patient care skills while working with AMC’s outstanding staff of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians.

Veterinary Technician Internship Program Description

Rotation

The internship will be completed over 52 weeks, during which each intern will rotate through our Anesthesia, Emergency/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and Medical/ Surgical Unit departments, as well as 2 elective rotations in one of our other 20 specialties. For each rotation, interns work alongside clinical educators, veterinary technician specialists, technician preceptors, veterinarians who are seasoned in their given specialty and who will serve as a guide to the requirements and everyday workings of the department. In addition, the veterinary technician interns (VTIs) receive bi-monthly lectures, as well as wet and dry labs in various clinical techniques. VTIs will participate in the care and medical treatment of all animals admitted to the hospital, assisting with consultations and interdepartmental transfers. After an initial training and orientation period, VTIs will begin their rotations. Medical rotations offer opportunities to acquire standard and advanced skillsets within specific specialties. The Surgical department rotations include perioperative patient care and surgical care.  

Continuing Education

VTIs attend regular lectures and labs prepared exclusively for them.

Work Schedule

Veterinary Technician Interns work a full-time schedule. Shifts vary depending on work assignment.

Evaluation

VTls will be evaluated periodically. All aspects of assignment will be formally reviewed in written form and the Education Coordinator will sign the evaluation acknowledging discussion of the written review. The aim of the evaluation is to enable both VTI and Clinical Educators to identify areas in which the Intern needs more experience or help.

Eligibility

Candidates who have graduated from AVMA-accredited programs in Veterinary Technology or who are expecting to graduate prior to the start of the program are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit the following:

  1. Application (under this job description)
  2. Resume (please add supporting docs requested below to your resume file as additional pages)
  3. Official or unofficial college transcripts
  4. Three letters of recommendation from professors or employers (attach as s to resume)
  5. Cover letter describing career objectives and reasons for applying to the Veterinary Technician Intern Program
  6. Applicants who have been accepted into our VTI class must possess or obtain a Veterinary Technician license or permit to practice in the State of New York. 
  7. Passage of the VTNE must be completed and proof emailed to LVTEducators@amcny.org by August 31st, 2025.
  8. Failure to obtain licensure or permit will result in dismissal from the program.

Applicants who have graduated from an AVMA-accredited program and have already taken the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) must have a passing score of 425 (or 75 depending on state or province) in order to practice veterinary technology in the State of New York. Any candidate who has taken the VTNE must submit a copy of their test score results indicating a passing grade to be accepted into the VTI program.

Selection

A panel consisting of Clinical Education team members will review applications. All candidates will be interviewed by telephone, virtually, and/or in-person and notified by email and/or telephone once the selection process is complete. Selectees will receive a package of necessary materials relating to starting date, procedures, employment agreement, working conditions, and information contacts.

Uniforms

Uniforms are provided by the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center.

Compensation and Benefits

Veterinary Technician Interns will earn a competitive internship rate. Workdays and hours are subject to change as needed by rotations. VTI Compensation (Hourly Rate) will increase upon obtaining New York State Licensure.

As a Veterinary Intern of AMC, you will be eligible to receive various benefits the company currently provides to its employees, including medical and dental benefits. You will be eligible for medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Accrued benefit time (Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Bank) begin on the first day of employment.

Retention Bonus

If the VTI is offered a full-time job at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center after completion of the VTI program, a $1,000 retention bonus will be paid to the employee. Certain stipulations will apply.

Important Dates

August 15th, 2025 – Deadline for applications to be submitted for the incoming 2025-26 class  

Week of August 25th, 2025 – Internship Interviews 

August 31st, 2025 – Deadline for submission of VTNE Score 

Week of September 8th, 2025 – Notification of decision 

Monday, September 29th , 2025 – Internship start date 

 

If you have any questions concerning your application for VTI at AMC please email: LVTEducators@amcny.org

Pay Range

$30 - $31 USD

Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers:  

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world. 

State-of-the-Art Facilities: AMC is currently undergoing a major expansion and renovation. Once complete, this project will transform the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.  

Highlights include: A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT 

A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases. 

A Hospital in the heart of NYC: AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine. 

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