Veterinary students will participate in clinical rotations to gain real-world experience in both small and large animal medicine. Responsibilities include assisting with diagnostics, surgeries, and comprehensive patient care under the guidance of experienced veterinarians.
Requirements overview
Applicants must be active veterinary students currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited institution. Candidates should be compassionate team players with strong communication skills.
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.
Company Description
Pender Veterinary Clinic has been a staple in the community for over fifty years. We are a mixed animal practice devoted to delivering high-quality and comfortable service to animals, no matter how big or small, with locations in Pender and Emerson. Our compassionate team members provide comprehensive care to our small animal patients including preventative and urgent care, surgery, dentistry, and boarding. We offer a variety of in-house diagnostics from radiology, ultrasound, and laboratory analysis. The large animal component of our clinic works with Cow/calf and Feedlot to provide pregnancy exams, ultrasounds, herd health, surgeries, and processing (mainly ruminants both large and small). We also provide swine and equine care. Here at Pender Veterinary Clinic, we pride ourselves on a long-standing reputation for excellence and devotion to our clients. Our facility allows members of both Pender and Emerson communities to look no further than our complete care for all their needs.
Pender and Emerson are located in Northeast Nebraska, just 13 miles apart. Both communities offer lots of small town charm, and are located within thirty minutes of multiple larger communities that offer shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Pender and Emerson each offer their own school systems, and have organizations for people in the community. Pender Boasts an active progressive community and was recognized for their growth in the state of Nebraska. Locally owned restaurants, and luxury businesses such as a chiropractor and spa. Both towns have public access to activity and fitness facilities and an active non profit thrift stores that give back to the community.
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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
Qualifications
Must be an Active Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution.
Additional Information
We offer our Veterinary Student Externs:
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Externship Hours or Stipend Opportunities for Technician Students
Future Employment Opportunity Preferences
Peer Coaching – DVM’s and other experienced Technicians
1:1 Mentorship and Guidance
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