DVM Student Externship - West Villa Animal Hospital
Listed compensation
$15/hour
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Company Description
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!
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 daily clinical operations, including wellness exams, emergency care, and surgical procedures. They will receive 1:1 mentorship and guidance to enhance their real-world veterinary experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska 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, 90% require no weekends.
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- Includes call
Living in Kearney
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $292k
- Typical market rent
- $1,643/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 14 min
- State income tax
- Up to 6.6%
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.