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DVM Student Externship - West Villa Animal Hospital

Kearney, NEOnsiteInternshipPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • Veterinary Student
  • AVMA Accredited Institution
  • Small Animal Practice

Nice to have

  • 1st Year Veterinary Student
  • 2nd Year Veterinary Student
  • 3rd Year Veterinary Student
  • 4th Year Veterinary Student

Role summary

West Villa Animal Hospital is seeking 1st through 4th-year veterinary students for a paid externship in Kearney, Nebraska. This progressive, fast-paced small animal practice offers flexible scheduling, mentorship, and future employment opportunities. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, team-oriented, and strong communicator, currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited institution. The hospital provides comprehensive wellness and emergency care, surgery, diagnostics, radiology, and ultrasonography, with a focus on Fear Free practices to reduce patient stress.

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

West Villa Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, and fast-paced 2.5-doctor small animal practice proudly serving Kearney, Nebraska, since 1979. Our team is committed to providing exceptional veterinary care with a focus on wellness, compassion, and innovation. We are a Fear Free Certified hospital dedicated to reducing stress for our patients and enhancing the bond between people and pets.

Our Services:

  • Comprehensive Wellness & Emergency Care
  • Soft Tissue and Orthopedic Surgery
  • Urgent Care Services
  • In-House Laboratory Diagnostics
  • Digital Full-Body Radiology
  • Ultrasonography

Why Kearney?

Nestled in the heart of Nebraska, Kearney is a vibrant, family-friendly community offering:

  • Thriving arts and cultural scene, including the Crane River Theater and Sandhill Crane migration
  • Abundant outdoor activities: hiking, biking, kayaking, and more!
  • University town energy with small-town charm

Check out our day to day life here!

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