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Alliance Animal Health
Memphis, Tennessee

DVM Student Externship - Berclair Animal Hospital

VeterinarianIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$15/hour

The week · per this posting

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Posted 2mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Company Description

Berclair Animal Hospital, a full-service veterinary clinic in Memphis, TN, proudly serves the vibrant Berclair community and the greater Memphis area. Conveniently located in the heart of Memphis, we provide expert veterinary care, including emergency services, dental and surgical treatments, and comprehensive wellness checkups for your beloved pets.

Berclair Animal Hospital has been at the forefront of pet healthcare, offering exceptional care to dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, and pocket pets. From preventative care and nutritional guidance to urgent care and specialized treatment, we cover all aspects of your pet’s health.

Our dedicated team of veterinarians—Dr. Steve Snow and Dr. Allison Souvigney —along with our highly skilled technicians, are passionate about providing the best veterinary care in Memphis. At Berclair Animal Hospital, we believe in creating a warm, family-friendly atmosphere where both you and your pets feel right at home. One visit and you’ll see why we're your pet’s favorite veterinarian in Memphis!

In addition to our emergency services, we offer a wide range of comprehensive medical and dental treatments, grooming, boarding, vaccination services, and prescription refills. For exotic pets and small animals, we specialize in dermatology, gastroenterology, endocrine disorders, and internal medicine.

At Berclair Animal Hospital, we’re committed to delivering the highest standard of care by using cutting-edge technology and innovative techniques. Our advanced diagnostic tools, including ultrasound, digital x-rays, and in-house lab services, allow us to provide swift, accurate care to the pets of Memphis and the surrounding communities.

Discover why Berclair Animal Hospital is Memphis’s top choice for veterinary care.

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 emergency services, surgical treatments, and wellness checkups. They will work alongside a dedicated team to provide high-standard care to various animals using advanced diagnostic tools.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Communication

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee 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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $144k (middle half $131k–$144k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Tennessee42 active3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 100% no call · 100% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 40% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,282 in the last 30 days483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Paid Externship Hours
Future Employment Opportunity Preferences
DVM Mentor Network
1:1 Mentorship and Guidance

Living in Memphis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$148k
Typical market rent
$1,259/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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