DVM Student Externship - Vineyard Veterinary Clinic

Alliance Animal Health; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid externship hours

1:1 mentorship

Job summary

Vineyard Veterinary Clinic in Edgartown, MA is seeking veterinary student externs (1st–4th year) to gain real-world experience in a busy general practice that also handles urgent care and exotics.

Externs receive paid externship hours, 1:1 mentorship, and guidance toward future veterinarian opportunities, including potential ownership through a partner track program. Flexible scheduling supports students' rotations while contributing to patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be an Active Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution.
• 1st through 4th Year Veterinary Students

Responsibilities

• Paid externship hours.
• 1:1 mentorship and guidance.
• Future veterinarian opportunities through partner track program.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Active veterinary student (AVMA accredited)

Job description

Company Description

Vineyard Veterinary Clinic is a thriving small animal and exotics practice located in the beautiful town of Edgartown, MA on Martha’s Vineyard. We are excited to welcome DVM students to learn from our dedicated and growing veterinary team.

Why choose us?

• - Diverse Caseload: We are a general practice that also sees urgent care and occasional walk-in cases. Our team treats dogs, cats, and exotics, including small mammals, birds, and reptiles, making each day unique and rewarding.
• - Supportive Mentorship: Weprovide strong mentorship opportunities. Our doctors enjoy collaborating and are committed to supporting professional growth.
• - Skilled Support Staff: Vineyard offers excellent support staff including veterinary assistants and technicians who are empowered to handle advanced tasks (catheters, intubation, injections, etc.), allowing doctors to focus on practicing medicine.
• - Modern Facility & Equipment: Our clinic is equipped with digital dental x-rays, ultrasound, cautery, and a full in-house lab to support comprehensive care.
• - Culture of Care: Our doctors and staff pride themselves on practicing high-quality, science-based medicine while maintaining a Fear-Free approach to patient care and client communication.

Life on Martha’s Vineyard:
Living and working on Martha’s Vineyard offers a truly special lifestyle. The island is known for its stunning beaches, sailing, hiking trails, and small-town charm. While summers are bustling with activity and seasonal visitors, the year-round community is close-knit and welcoming. It’s a wonderful place to build both a career and a home.

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Job Description

We’re looking for:

• - 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
• - DVM Mentor Network
• - 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.

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