Description

2-year ABVP Residency position (Avian, Exotic Companion Mammal, or Reptile/Amphibian) open starting summer 2026 at AAHA-accredited Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics (www.avianexoticsvet.com) in Bedford Hills, NY (Westchester County), under mentorship of Laurie Hess, DVM, Dipl ABVP (Avian Practice) and 3 other ABVP residency-trained exotic animal vets. Comprehensive medical and surgical care for birds, reptiles, amphibians, ferrets, rabbits, rodents, and other pet exotic species using state-of-the-art equipment including digital radiography, CT, ultrasonography, in-house laboratory, laparoscopy, laser, shockwave therapy, and acupuncture/herbal medicine. Avian/exotic animal caseload approximately 5,000 cases/year. Opportunity to consult regularly with other board-certified specialists in internal medicine, radiology, ophthalmology, oncology, cardiology, dermatology, and surgery.

Ideal candidate will have completed a 1-year general small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship or exotics/zoo-specialty internship (or have at least a year of practice experience with exotics), be enthusiastic and energetic, have good communication skills, and be licensed or license-eligible in New York.

Great opportunity to learn hands-on by seeing a variety of cases in a busy but supportive environment. Potential for the right candidate to stay on after residency as an associate.

Great benefits including generous compensation, paid healthcare, continuing education, association memberships, and vacation time.

Please submit inquiries and resume to Dr. Laurie Hess at Lhess@avianexoticsvet.com, (914) 864-1414.

Requirements

1-year general small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship or exotics/zoo-specialty internship (or have at least a year of practice experience with exotics)