DVM Student Externship - Horizon Veterinary Specialists

Alliance Animal HealthAlliance Animal HealthVentura, California, United States
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Posted

8/24/2026

Employment

Intern

Range

$18 - $18/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The extern will participate in the daily operations of an emergency and specialty veterinary hospital to gain real-world experience. They will work alongside board-certified veterinarians to support patient care and emergency services.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be 3rd or 4th-year veterinary students currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited institution. Applicants should be compassionate team players with strong communication skills.

Key skills

Veterinary MedicineEmergency CareCritical CareCommunicationTeamworkCompassionSmall Animal Care

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Education requirements

professional certificate

About Alliance Animal Health

Industry

Veterinary Services

Employees

294

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 Horizon Veterinary Specialists is a privately owned and rapidly growing, fast-paced emergency and specialty hospital located in beautiful Ventura, California. Horizon was founded in August of 2018 by five board certified veterinarians who want to inspire positive change in the veterinary community for their patients and for all the incredible professionals who dedicate themselves to veterinary medicine. With a state-of-the-art facility and a focus on positive, inclusive, and educational culture, the Horizon Partners have built a team of kind-hearted, dedicated, and motivated professionals to serve each other, our patients, and the community members of beautiful Ventura. Horizon’s emergency and critical care team provides services 24/7 to small animal patients of Ventura and the surrounding counties. Our emergency department supports walk- in emergencies as well as referrals from the primary veterinarian community. We have a large, fully equipped, multi-unit ICU with a separate room for isolation and a room just for cats. Our emergency department team is fortunate to have access to internal medicine services six days a week, for supportive services and consultation. To learn more about us click here! Take a peek at our day to day life here! Job Description We’re looking for: 3rd or 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
  • Critical Care
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Compassion
  • Small Animal Care

Benefits

  • Paid Externship Hours
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Future Employment Opportunity
  • 1:1 Mentorship

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