DVM Student Externship

Alliance Animal Health

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Orange Park, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Veterinary student externs will participate in real-world clinical experiences at a 24-hour emergency hospital. They will work alongside experienced veterinarians and technicians to provide exceptional medical care to patients.

Qualifications

This externship is open to veterinary students in their 1st through 4th year at an AVMA accredited institution. The ideal candidate is compassionate, a team player, and a strong communicator, eager to gain real-world experience in a multi-doctor emergency hospital setting.

Job Description

Company Description

Focused Pet Care is a dedicated, multi-doctor emergency hospital serving Port Orange and surrounding Central Florida communities. We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year—providing immediate, uninterrupted emergency care with no on-call delays. Our hospital features a hospital-grade ICU, in-house laboratory and diagnostics, oxygen therapy, a fully stocked blood bank with transfusion capability, and critical care support from experienced emergency veterinarians and technicians.

We take pride in delivering exceptional medical care supported by genuine compassion. Our team treats every patient as if they were their own pet and communicates clearly and respectfully with families navigating urgent and stressful situations. Our mission is simple: to give every pet the best possible chance at recovery and to support their families with empathy, honesty, and professionalism.

To learn more about us view our website: Focused Pet Care.

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

Alliance Animal Health

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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