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Alliance Animal Health
Laurel, Mississippi

DVM Student Externship - Sawmill Animal Hospital

VeterinarianIncludes callNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$15 per hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

Your Future as a Veterinarian Starts Here!

At Sawmill and North Jones Animal Hospitals, you will join a well-established, multi-doctor, multi-location practice with decades of experience serving the community. We take pride in our deep local roots, strong client relationships, and a supportive culture that combines seasoned professionals with eager new talent. With a loyal and compassionate support staff by your side, you will find a workplace where you can grow, feel valued, and make a meaningful impact.

Sawmill Animal Hospital is the oldest veterinary hospital in Jones County, Mississippi, while its sister facility, North Jones Animal Hospital, is located just four miles down the road. Both locations are open to clients Monday through Friday. Many staff members have been with the practices for several years.

Both facilities treat canine and feline patients and offer exceptional services, including boarding, dental care, digital radiology, grooming, in-clinic diagnostic testing, hospitalization/intensive care, microchipping, nutritional counseling, pain management, pharmacy services, preventative care, surgery, therapeutic laser treatments, ultrasound, vaccinations, and more.

If you are looking for a small-town atmosphere, Laurel, Mississippi, is the perfect place for you! It’s conveniently located a short drive from Montgomery, Biloxi, and the Gulfport & Biloxi beaches.

Laurel has gained popularity recently, thanks in part to HGTV’s "Home Town," which showcases Erin and Ben Napier renovating old homes in their hometown. Laurel’s Main Street features a variety of shops, bakeries, restaurants, and local events. For art enthusiasts, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art is a must-visit. The town stays active by hosting numerous events, including Crawfests and 5 K runs.

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

Veterinary students will participate in a hands-on externship program to enhance their clinical education through real-world experience. They will work alongside experienced professionals to provide comprehensive care for canine and feline patients.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineCanine careFeline careCommunicationTeamwork

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 100% have no call, 100% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Laurel

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$184k
Median resident rent
$909/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
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 Employment Preference
Ownership Opportunities
DVM Mentor Network