DVM Student Externship - Animal Emergency Center - Yorktown

Alliance Animal HealthAlliance Animal HealthStevensburg, Virginia, United States
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Posted

8/26/2026

Employment

Internship

Range

$18 - $18/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

Veterinary student externs will participate in real-world emergency and urgent care experiences at a hospital. They will work under the guidance of a DVM mentor to enhance their clinical education and patient care skills.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be active veterinary students currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited institution. Applicants should be compassionate team players with strong communication skills.

Key skills

Veterinary medicineEmergency careUrgent careCommunicationTeamworkClinical skillsMentorship

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Education requirements

professional certificate

About Alliance Animal Health

Industry

Veterinary Services

Employees

292

Type

Privately Held

Size

51-200 employees

At Alliance Animal Health, we’re proud to be home to 225+ veterinary practices across the U.S., and we believe that the best medicine and the best culture start at the local level. That’s why we prioritize medical autonomy and support our veterinarians in making the decisions that matter most for your patients and your community. When a practice joins our network, the identity and leadership are maintained. Our role is to be a true partner, offering dedicated support in areas like recruitment, marketing, finance, and operations, so our veterinarians can stay focused on what they do best: caring for their patients.​ Whether you're just getting started in your career, growing in a central support role, or planning for practice ownership, we’re here with personalized pathways and a team that’s behind you the whole way. Our mission is simple: support those made to heal and care for animals while creating a place where veterinary professionals thrive. We build everything on a foundation of our core values: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service, a commitment that earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025. We’re proud to share that recognition with every member of our team.

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Description

Company Description Animal Emergency Center of Yorktown is an emergency / urgent care hospital in Yorktown, VA. Our technician and support team are tenured and highly capable of supporting our veterinarians with any patient needs that come through our doors! Our practice remains innovative in offering the latest medical techniques and equipment available. Best of all, our hospital culture! We support one another, love to keep learning (and mentoring others), enjoy a challenge and live for the moments where we make each other laugh. We offer care to most emergency situations, and are equipped to treat many emergency cases. Yorktown is popular as a destination for heritage tourism. Yorktown has distinct areas. Yorktown Village or Historic Yorktown is located close to the York River, near the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge that spans the river to Gloucester Point. Historic Yorktown is comprised first of Water Street, a small strip along the beach of the river; it contains several small restaurants, a park, a hotel, a pier, and an antiques shop. In May 2005 a building was constructed with more shops and restaurants, enhancing what is known as the "Riverwalk" section on the waterfront. If you enjoy beautiful scenery, historic monuments and visiting areas, and fun activities, Yorktown, Virginia is definitely for you 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. Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin Compensation: up to USD 18 - hourly

Requirements

  • •Veterinary medicine
  • •Emergency care
  • •Urgent care
  • •Communication
  • •Teamwork
  • •Clinical skills
  • •Mentorship

Benefits

  • •Flexible scheduling
  • •Paid externship hours
  • •Future employment opportunity
  • •1:1 mentorship and guidance

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