DVM Student Externship - North Haven Animal Hospital
Listed compensation
$15/hr
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Job Description
Company Description
At North Haven Animal Hospital, we have been providing exceptional veterinary care in the greater North Haven, Connecticut region since 1979. We’re a close-knit team that combines compassionate, personalized care with the latest in veterinary technology.
Our practice has a warm feel with a modern twist, and our clients often show their appreciation with heartfelt gestures (and the occasional treat!).
With a supportive team culture, regular events like our annual holiday party, and multiple years of being voted Best Veterinarian in North Haven, it’s a rewarding and fun place to grow your career. If you’re excited to work with a fun, supportive team, come join us!
We go above and beyond routine wellness care for the pets of North Haven. Our pet parents know they can come to us for all the needs of their furry family. Some of our services include:
- In-house Diagnostics
- Urgent Care
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Nutritional Counseling and Senior Pet Care
- Even Services for Some Exotics!
- 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 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 under the guidance of a mentor. Responsibilities include supporting the clinical team in providing wellness, urgent care, and specialized medical services to pets.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 88% have no call, 93% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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