DVM Student Externship - Riverdale Park Animal Hospital

Alliance Animal Health; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Externship Hours

1:1 Mentorship and Guidance

Future Veterinarian Opportunity Pres

Future Ownership Opportunities through

Job summary

Riverdale Park Animal Hospital in Riverdale Park, MD, offers a veterinary student externship to gain hands-on clinical experience in a compassionate, fear-free setting. You will receive paid externship hours, 1:1 mentorship, and guidance toward future veterinarian opportunities, including potential ownership through our partner track program; flexible scheduling is available to balance studies.

The practice provides on-site laboratory work, imaging support, a surgical suite, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Active AVMA-accredited veterinary student status is required.
• Externship offers paid hours and mentorship.

Skills

Compassionate

Team Player

Strong Communicator

Education

Active Veterinary Student AVMA Accredited Institution

Job description

• Intern
• Compensation: up to USD 15 - hourly

Company Description

At Riverdale Park Animal Hospital, we treat every pet like family. Our compassionate team provides personalized, fear-free care with a focus on comfort, wellness, and clear communication. We’re proud to be ASL-friendly and offer support in English and Spanish, creating a welcoming experience for every pet parent and their furry family members.

Why You'll Love Externing Here

At Riverdale Park Animal Hospital, commitment to education and communication truly sets the practice apart. Clients consistently praise the team for taking the time to explain diagnoses, treatment options, recommendations and costs in a way that feels approachable and empowering.

Advanced Medicine & Services

The hospital includes three exam rooms, a dedicated surgical suite, treatment area, in-house laboratory, feline housing, and eight covered outdoor kennels.

You’ll also have access to:

• SignalPET for board-certified radiology support
• Two mobile ultrasound specialists on call
• Orthopedic surgical specialist
• Fear Free-certified feline handling protocols across the staff
  
• 1st through 4th Year Veterinary Students
• Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator
• Veterinary students looking to enhance their education through real world experiences
  

We offer our Veterinary Student Externs:

• Paid Externship Hours
• 1:1 Mentorship and Guidance
• Future Veterinarian Opportunity Preferences
• Future Ownership Opportunities through Partner Track Program
• Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin