DVM Student Externship - Swansboro Animal Hospital

Alliance Animal HealthAlliance Animal HealthSwansboro, North Carolina, 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 real-world emergency medicine experiences to enhance their veterinary education. They will work alongside a dedicated team to provide high-quality care and support the hospital's mission of saving lives.

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

Emergency medicineTrauma careVeterinary medicineCommunicationTeamworkSurgical assistanceDiagnostic imagingCytologyPatient monitoringPharmacology

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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 Swansboro Animal Hospital Emergency and Trauma Center is a company in Swansboro, NC 28584. We are rewarding, collaborative, engaging and our goal is to provide high quality medicine to treat pets with the best care possible. We are a busy Emergency Medicine private practice and looking for our next star vet student to continue helping us save lives. Our goal in the near future is to expand into a 24-hour emergency facility. We are located on the beautiful coast of NC. We have been open for 2 years and continuing to grow exponentially. VECCS certification is also in motion as well. We practice progressive, high quality medicine with owners dedicated to keeping up with advancing medicine. We have all the toys (high resolution DR rads, ultrasound, endoscope, Ligasure, full in house blood machines (including blood gas, blood typing, cortisol, bile acids, clotting times,) digital cytology, fecal/urine analyzers, oxygen kennels, extensive monitoring equipment, large surgery suite, central lines, full pharmacy-whatever you want to stock to practice at your best, we support!). We currently have 5 licensed technicians on staff who are vital to our daily operation, as well as numerous awesome assistants and receptionists. The dedicated staff work their butts off and truly care about saving pets. We do not pass up the opportunity to hire dedicated, skilled vet techs or assistants to continue our mission of saving lives. Finally, the beach! There's so much to do here if you love the outdoors. Kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, hiking, trail walking, shark tooth searching, historical sites, and even more! Wilmington and Raleigh are a short dive if you crave more city life adventures. Check out our day to day life here! 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

  • Emergency medicine
  • Trauma care
  • Veterinary medicine
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Surgical assistance
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Cytology
  • Patient monitoring
  • Pharmacology

Benefits

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

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