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Alliance Animal Health
Ballwin, Missouri

DVM Student Externship - County Animal Hospital

VeterinarianIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$15 per hour

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

A Practice Where Future Veterinarians Can Thrive/Learn/Grow!

At County Animal Hospital, our passion for pets drives everything we do, and our dedicated team is at the core of our mission. Since 1948, we have proudly offered comprehensive veterinary care, characterized by honesty, reliability, and a personal touch.

We provide exceptional care for pets at every life stage, offering essential vaccinations and preventative services to protect their health. Our advanced surgical and diagnostic capabilities include in-house ultrasounds, digital and dental radiology, and cold laser therapy for pain management and healing. Trust our dedicated team to deliver personalized care for your beloved pets.

Nestled in the vibrant heart of West County, we are conveniently close to St. Louis, providing easy access to exciting experiences like Cardinals games, leisurely walks in Forest Park, and weekends at the Zoo.

Here, you’ll enjoy picturesque parks, beloved local gems such as the Butterfly House and Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, all within a welcoming community filled with charm. Embrace the perfect blend of city excitement and the tranquility of a growing suburb that feels just like home.

Learn More About Our Hospital Here!

Job Description

We’re Looking For

  • 3rd through 4th Year Veterinary Students
  • Compassionate, Team Player, and Strong Communicator
  • Veterinary students looking to enhance their education through real-world experiences

We Offer Our Veterinary Student Externs

  • Paid Externship Hours
  • 1:1 Mentorship and Guidance
  • Future Veterinary Opportunity Preferences
  • Future Ownership Opportunities through our Partner Track Program
  • DVM Mentor Network
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • This Externship is paid at $15 per hour

Qualifications

  • Must be a 3rd or 4th Year 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 15 - hourly

Key Responsibilities

The extern will participate in real-world veterinary experiences, including surgical and diagnostic procedures under the guidance of a mentor. They will assist the team in providing comprehensive care to pets across all life stages.

Key Skills

Surgical assistanceDiagnostic imagingCommunicationTeamworkPreventative medicineUltrasound

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 100% have no call, 100% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $131k (middle half $85k–$144k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Missouri84 active3,434 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 100% no call · 100% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMissouri healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 12% offer loan repayment100 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,291 in the last 30 days483 the 30 days before (+167%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Externship Hours
1:1 Mentorship
Flexible Scheduling
Future Employment Opportunities
Ownership Opportunities

Living in Ballwin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,741/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.