DVM Student Externship - Paws and Claws Animal Hospital

Alliance Animal HealthAlliance Animal HealthWilmington, North Carolina, United States
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Posted

8/24/2026

Employment

Intern

Range

$15 - $15/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The extern will participate in a veterinary clinical experience involving medical, surgical, and dental care for various animals. They will work under the guidance of experienced veterinarians to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be active veterinary students enrolled in an AVMA accredited institution. Applicants should be compassionate, strong communicators, and effective team players.

Key skills

Veterinary medicineAnimal careCommunicationTeamworkCompassionSurgical assistanceDental carePreventative health careClient education

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Education requirements

postgraduate degree

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 Paws & Claws Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic located in Wilmington, NC that cares for cats and dogs, as well as all kinds of exotic animals and local injured wildlife. The staff members at Paws & Claws Animal Hospital are always professional and courteous, and they strive to deliver the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for all of our highly valued patients. We are totally committed to our clients and to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities. The veterinarians at Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, Dr. Sam Smith, Dr. Stephen Anderson, Dr. Kelsey Weingartner, and Dr. Katie Alewel all have a combined total of more than four decades of veterinary medical experience, and they have all the knowledge and expertise necessary to give your precious pets the quality medical care they need and deserve! Whether it is a dog, cat, bird, reptile or small mammal, we will take special care to ensure they receive care that is comforting and effective. We also provide high-class pet boarding facilities. Check out our website here, or learn more about our team! 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 Employment Opportunity Preferences • 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. Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin Compensation: up to USD 15 - hourly

Requirements

  • Veterinary medicine
  • Animal care
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Compassion
  • Surgical assistance
  • Dental care
  • Preventative health care
  • Client education

Benefits

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

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