DVM Student Externship

Alliance Animal Health; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice is seeking enthusiastic veterinary students to join their team as externs. This opportunity allows students to gain invaluable real-world experience while working in a supportive and compassionate environment. With a focus on preventative care and advanced veterinary procedures, externs will receive personalized mentorship from experienced veterinarians. The practice values teamwork and communication, creating a collaborative atmosphere for learning. Flexible scheduling and paid externship hours make this a fantastic opportunity for students eager to enhance their education and potentially secure future employment in a community-oriented setting.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Externship Hours

Future Employment Opportunity Preferences

DVM Mentor Network

1:1 Mentorship and Guidance

Qualifications

• Active veterinary students seeking real-world experiences.
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate nature are essential.

Responsibilities

• Enhance education through hands-on experience in a veterinary setting.
• Work alongside experienced veterinarians and support staff.

Skills

Compassionate

Team Player

Strong Communicator

Education

Active Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution

Job description

Company Description

Established in 1974, we at Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital have been happily serving the needs of the community's pets for nearly 36 years. Founded by K.W. Gilpin D.V.M, our team of veterinary professionals has grown over the years and currently includes seven veterinarians, seven registered veterinary technicians and numerous other support staff. Each staff member contributes knowledge and experience in a variety of companion animal topics. We have team members who are experienced in dealing with all aspects of animal care from highly technical surgical procedures to training and behavioral problems in pets of all ages.

Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital is a family run business with long-term ties to people of the Eastern Panhandle. Dr. Gilpin's family grew up right here in Martinsburg and sons Darin and Brian joined the practice after graduating from veterinary school with a continued commitment of providing outstanding veterinary care for all their friends and neighbors here in Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties and surrounding areas.

Our pets are an important part of our lives here at Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital. We know you feel the same about yours. We would like the opportunity to help them live the happy, healthy, long lives they each deserve.

We are a 6 doctor, 7 veterinary technician practice and GROWING! We offer preventative care, diagnostic, soft-tissue surgeries, laser therapy, dentistry, in house pharmacy, and more!

Job Description

We’re looking for:

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

We offer our Veterinary Student Externs:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Externship Hours
• Future Employment Opportunity Preferences
• DVM Mentor Network
• 1:1 Mentorship and Guidance

Qualifications:

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

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