DVM Student Externship - Riverside Veterinary Clinic
Listed compensation
$15 per hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Company Description
Riverside Veterinary Clinic is a well-established small animal practice committed to providing high-quality, personalized care to our community’s pets. We pride ourselves on building strong client relationships, practicing progressive medicine, and fostering a collaborative team culture.
Our Hospital Offers
- Modern diagnostic equipment
- In-house lab capabilities
- Digital radiography
- Dedicated surgical suite
- Skilled and supportive technical staff
Emphasis on Work-life Balance
We believe great medicine starts with a great team. Our culture values mentorship, open communication, and continuous learning. If you're looking for a welcoming practice in a beautiful setting where your skills are valued and your growth is supported, we would love to hear from you.
- This is a paid externship at $15 per hour
- To learn more about us, click here!
Job Description
We’re Looking For
- 1st 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 Veterinarian Opportunity Preferences
- Future Ownership Opportunities through Partner Track Program
- DVM Mentor Network
- Flexible Scheduling
Qualifications
- Must be a DVM 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: USD 15 - USD 15 - hourly
Key Responsibilities
The extern will participate in clinical operations at a small animal practice, gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of a mentor. Responsibilities include assisting with diagnostics, surgery, and providing high-quality patient care within a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$31k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $31k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 92% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 2,949 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $31k | Veterinary Medicine median $250k (middle half $250k–$250k)98 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$31k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Virginia | 95 active | 3,107 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 92% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DVM Student Externship - Riverside Veterinary Clinic at Alliance Animal Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,949 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,949 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
Benefits & Perks
Living in Radford
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $280k
- Typical market rent
- $1,253/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.