DVM Student Externship - [North Griffin Animal Hospital]
Listed compensation
$15 per hour
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Company Description
North Griffin Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced, 3 doctor, small animal practice located in Griffin, GA. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body radiology, Ultrasonography, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more.
North Griffin Animal Hospital is located in Griffin, GA. We are a 30-minute drive to Atlanta. Griffin is a historic town and its downtown area is experiencing a revitalization which has brought charming eateries, boutique shopping and quaint outdoor spaces for the enjoyment of its residents and visitors. Griffin is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance.
This externship is paid at $15 per hour
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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 15 - hourly
Key Responsibilities
The extern will participate in real-world veterinary experiences at a small animal practice. Responsibilities include assisting with comprehensive patient care, surgery, and diagnostics under the guidance of a mentor.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary General Practice Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinary General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 100% have no call, 98% require no weekends.
Veterinary General Practice pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Griffin
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $233k
- Typical market rent
- $1,300/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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