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DVM Student Externship - East & West Animal Hospital

San Marcos, CAOnsiteInternshipPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • DVM Student
  • AVMA Accredited Institution
  • Veterinary Student Extern

Nice to have

  • Eastern veterinary medicine
  • Western veterinary medicine
  • holistic therapies

Role summary

East & West Animal Hospital is seeking compassionate and communicative 1st through 4th-year veterinary students for a paid externship. This hybrid role offers flexible scheduling, mentorship, and future employment opportunities. The ideal candidate is an active veterinary student from an AVMA-accredited institution, eager to gain real-world experience, passionate about client education, and dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care. The hospital combines Eastern and Western veterinary medicine to offer whole-pet care, focusing on treating the root cause of illness and supporting patient wellbeing.

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
  • Must be an Active Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution. 

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

At East & West Animal Hospital, we combine the best of Eastern and Western veterinary medicine to provide compassionate, whole-pet care in a collaborative and supportive environment. From urgent care to holistic therapies, our team focuses on treating the root cause of illness while also supporting each patient’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Our team is passionate about building meaningful relationships with clients and empowering pet owners through education and collaboration. We’re looking for a DVM student who is eager to grow, loves client education, and is passionate about delivering high-quality, personalized care. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a team that values empathy, teamwork, and innovative medicine, we’d love to meet you!

Our hours of operation are:

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Closed on Sundays

To learn more about us, click here!

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