DVM Student Externship

Alliance Animal Health; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid externship hours

Future employment opportunities

DVM mentor network

1:1 mentorship

Job summary

East & West Animal Hospital is seeking a veterinary student extern who is eager to grow, enjoys client education, and is passionate about delivering high‑quality, personalized care. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and value empathy, teamwork, and innovative medicine, we’d love to meet you!

HOURS OF OPERATION: Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00; Sat 8:00–16:00; Sun closed. Flexible scheduling and paid externship hours offered. DVM mentor network and 1:1 guidance provided.

Qualifications

• Must be an Active Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution.
• Eager to grow through real-world experiences and client education.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with empathy and collaboration.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Strong communicator

Education

Active veterinary student (AVMA accredited)

Job description

At East & West Animal Hospital, we combine the best of Eastern and Western veterinary medicine to provide compassionate, whole-pet care in a collaborative and supportive environment. From urgent care to holistic therapies, our team focuses on treating the root cause of illness while also supporting each patient’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Our team is passionate about building meaningful relationships with clients and empowering pet owners through education and collaboration. We’re looking for a DVM student who is eager to grow, loves client education, and is passionate about delivering high-quality, personalized care. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a team that values empathy, teamwork, and innovative medicine, we’d love to meet you!

Our hours of operation are:

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Closed on Sundays

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.

Additional Information

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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