DVM Student Externship

Alliance Animal Health; Emerson Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 7,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Stipend Opportunities

Future Employment Opportunities

Peer Coaching – DVMs and Technicians

1:1 Mentorship and Guidance

Job summary

Pender Veterinary Clinic in northeast Nebraska welcomes veterinary students (1st–4th year) to extern with our mixed‑animal practice serving small and large animals in Pender and Emerson.

Externs gain hands-on experience under DVM mentorship, with flexible scheduling, potential stipends, and future employment opportunities. Training covers preventive and urgent care, surgery, dentistry, radiology, and client communication.

Qualifications

• Active veterinary student from an AVMA-accredited institution.
• Committed to compassionate care and teamwork.
• Desire to advance education through hands-on externship experiences.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world clinical experience in mixed-animal care at a community-focused clinic.
• Assist with preventive and urgent care, surgery, dentistry, radiology, and in-clinic procedures.
• Engage with clients and learn medical decision-making under supervision.

Skills

First–through–Fourth Year Vet Students

Compassionate team player

Strong communicator

Education

Active Vet Student from AVMA program

Job description

Pender Veterinary Clinic has been a staple in the community for over fifty years. We are a mixed animal practice devoted to delivering high-quality and comfortable service to animals, no matter how big or small, with locations in Pender and Emerson. Our compassionate team members provide comprehensive care to our small animal patients including preventative and urgent care, surgery, dentistry, and boarding. We offer a variety of in-house diagnostics from radiology, ultrasound, and laboratory analysis. The large animal component of our clinic works with Cow/calf and Feedlot to provide pregnancy exams, ultrasounds, herd health, surgeries, and processing (mainly ruminants both large and small). We also provide swine and equine care. Here at Pender Veterinary Clinic, we pride ourselves on a long-standing reputation for excellence and devotion to our clients. Our facility allows members of both Pender and Emerson communities to look no further than our complete care for all their needs.

Pender and Emerson are located in Northeast Nebraska, just 13 miles apart. Both communities offer lots of small town charm, and are located within thirty minutes of multiple larger communities that offer shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Pender and Emerson each offer their own school systems, and have organizations for people in the community. Pender Boasts an active progressive community and was recognized for their growth in the state of Nebraska. Locally owned restaurants, and luxury businesses such as a chiropractor and spa. Both towns have public access to activity and fitness facilities and an active non profit thrift stores that give back to the community.

• 1st through 4th Year Veterinary Students
• Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator
• Students looking to enhance their education through real world experiences

Qualifications

• Must be an Active Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution.

Additional Information

We offer our Veterinary Student Externs:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Externship Hours or Stipend Opportunitiesfor Technician Students
• Future Employment Opportunity Preferences
• Peer Coaching – DVM’s and other experienced Technicians
• 1:1 Mentorship and Guidance

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