DVM Student Externship - [Cypress Creek Animal Hospital]
Listed compensation
$15 per hour
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Company Description
At Cypress Creek Animal Hospital, compassion, client education, and customer service are the cornerstones of our practice. We strive to adhere to the highest standards in veterinary medicine, provide advanced diagnostics, and nurture the human-animal bond. Our goal is to help you and your pet feel comfortable while also providing the highest quality veterinary care.
Cypress Creek Animal Hospital is here to help you keep your pet on the path to wellness. We offer exceptional comprehensive health care to companion pets in Ruston and the surrounding areas. We strive to provide high-quality medicine, surgery, and diagnostics for the pets in our region.
Our services include, but are not limited to internal medicine, surgery, wellness and vaccines, and dental care. In addition, our advanced ultrasound capability accommodates cardiac ultrasounds for dogs and cats. We're also proud to be AAHA accredited!
Whether you have a brand new puppy or kitten, or a senior pet you’ve had for many years, let us help your pet on the road to a happy and healthy life. We treat all of our clients and patients with respect and compassion because to us you are part of our family! We have all of your pet’s best interests at heart.
We place a strong emphasis on educating our clients about the needs of their pets and the nuances of their individual conditions. We believe that client education is key to effectively managing your pet's health.
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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, including internal medicine, surgery, and diagnostics. They will also assist in client education and provide compassionate care to patients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana 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, 98% require no weekends.
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