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Resident Veterinarian - Surgery

510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065

The Surgical Residency program at The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is a 3-year, comprehensive training experience with direct guidance in the surgical management of diseases. A very active and varied caseload is one of the prime attractions of this residency program. This feature allows residents to perform many difficult and complicated procedures repeatedly so that experience and confidence increases along with knowledge and exposure. The surgery department also has brand new, state of the art operating rooms and equipment. Residents work alongside colleagues in nearly all specialties, fostering a collaborative environment for patient care and research opportunities. 

Who pays State License Fee?

Resident

What are the details?To qualify for a license as a veterinarian, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:Application: file an application with the department;Education: have received an education, including a doctoral degree in veterinary medicine, in accordance with thecommissioner's regulations;Experience: have experience satisfactory to the board and in accordance with the commissioner's regulations;Examination: pass an examination satisfactory to the board and in accordance with the commissioner'sregulations;Age: be at least twenty-one years of age;Citizenship or immigration status: be a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residencein the United States; provided, however that the board of regents may grant a one-time three-year waiver for aveterinarian who otherwise meets the requirements of this article and who has accepted an offer to practiceveterinary medicine in a county in the state which the department has certified as having a shortage of qualifiedapplicants to fill existing vacancies in veterinary medicine, and provided further that the board of regents maygrant an extension of such three-year waiver of not more than one year;Character: be of good moral character as determined by the department; andFees: pay a fee of two hundred sixty dollars to the department for admission to a department conductedexamination and for an initial license, a fee of one hundred thirty-five dollars for each reexamination, a fee of onehundred thirty dollars for an initial license for persons not requiring admission to a department conductedexamination, and a fee of two hundred ten dollars for each triennial registration period.

State Licensing Board URL: https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/veterinarian/license-requirements 

Requirements

  • NAVLE Required for Licensure or to Start the Program 
  • DEA License Required 
  • US Citizens 
  • US Permanent Residents 
  • Canadian Citizens 

Salary Details

 

  • 2nd year 57,500.00
  • 3rd year 60,000
  • Compensation increases if the subsidized housing option is utilized by applicantfrom $55,000 to $71,000-$73,00 a year.
  • Under IRS rules and regulations any subsidized housing being offered by anemployer to an employee is considered a fringe benefit and is therefore subject toincome taxes. In this case, the difference between the fair market rental value ofan apartment and the actual subsidized rent that the employee pays is imputedincome and will be reflected on your year-end W-2. For example: the fair marketrental value of an apartment space is $2,648.00 per month and the employee pays$1,175.00 per month then there is a taxable fringe benefit deemed to be worth$1,473.00 per month. This will be reflected in your W-2 as an additional $17,676.00in taxable income ($1,473.00 x 12 months = $17,676.00).

 

Moonlighting Allowed? Yes, with approval

Retirement Plan - 403B Plan 

Is this Position Eligible for PublicService Loan Forgiveness? Yes

 

Is the resident required to pay costs(e.g. tuition, fees, licenses, etc)upfront that will be reimbursed bythe program? Yes 

What are the details? DEA license, $888 

  • Average hours per week on duty
    • 55
  • Maximum consecutive hours on duty
    • 12
  • Number of days per month assigned to daytime primary emergency
    • 4
  • Number of days per month assigned to overnight primary emergency
    • 1
  • Number of days per month assigned to on-call
    • 1
  • Number of days per month assigned to first opinion (primary care) clinics
    • 0
  • Number of days per month required to work at a secondary (satellite) clinic
    • 0
  • Average number of 24-hour off-duty periods per week
    • 2
  • Can they be consecutive?
    • Yes
  • Additional Information About Work Schedule
    • AMC operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week including all holidays. Intern rotations are scheduled day and night and any day of the week including weekends and holidays.

 

 

Pay Range

$55,000 - $80,000 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 just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed 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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