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Alliance Animal Health
Portsmouth, Ohio

DVM Student Externship - Shawnee Animal Clinic

VeterinarianNo callNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$15 per hour

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

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

Welcome to Shawnee Animal Clinic—where every pet is treated like family, and every team member is supported to grow and thrive! As the top-rated mixed-animal practice in Scioto County, we proudly care for everything from playful pups to barnyard companions with expert veterinary care and genuine compassion.

You'll find a friendly, tight-knit team here, always ready to help each other, whether it's in the clinic or celebrating together at our legendary pool parties. With state-of-the-art veterinary technology, outstanding leadership, and plenty of opportunities for professional growth, you'll feel right at home with us.

Plus, with five consecutive wins for “Best Veterinarian” and “Best Boarding and Grooming Facility,” you’ll be joining a team known for excellence and care. Discover your home away from home at Shawnee Animal Clinic!

If it walks, trots, or slithers, we’re here to help! Our friendly veterinary team provides top-tier, compassionate care for animals of all kinds, from playful puppies to large farmyard friends and exotic pets. Whether you need a wellness check, urgent veterinary care, dental services, or specialized exotic animal medicine, you can count on us for expertise and a caring touch.

We’re fully equipped to deliver the very best veterinary care for your pets. Shawnee Animal Clinic offers comprehensive facilities and a wide range of veterinary services, including:

  • Three dedicated buildings for Hospital Services, Boarding and Grooming, Dog Training, and On-site Cremation
  • Advanced in-house veterinary diagnostics—ultrasound, glaucoma screening, and more
  • Veterinary laser and PRP therapy treatments for advanced healing and pain management

Portsmouth, Ohio, is a welcoming community with plenty to explore! Enjoy weekends discovering downtown antique shops, visiting the Main Street Farmer’s Market, or taking a scenic kayak trip in Shawnee State Forest—just 20 minutes away. With easy access to Cincinnati and Columbus, you’ll love the balance of peaceful small-town living and the excitement of city adventures nearby. It’s a great place to build connections and feel right at home.

Learn More About Our Hospital 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 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 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 clinical veterinary duties, including diagnostics, treatments, and patient care under the guidance of a mentor. They will assist the veterinary team in providing comprehensive medical services to a variety of animal species.

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineAnimal careCommunicationTeamworkLaser therapy

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio 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.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DVM Student Externship - Shawnee Animal Clinic at Alliance Animal Health a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,003 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.9
Better work-life than 80% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Portsmouth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$110k
Median resident rent
$747/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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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 Ownership Opportunities