DVM Student Externship - Calera Animal Hospital
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Practice
Calera Animal Hospital began as a small clinic with a commitment to delivering high-quality care and personalized attention to each pet. Over the years, we have expanded our services and grown our team, earning the trust and loyalty of our community. Today, we are proud to be recognized as a trusted name in veterinary care, dedicated to the health and well-being of every pet we treat.
Position Purpose
Come extern with us! Heartland Veterinary Partners' Externship Program works to provide veterinary students with hands-on experience and mentorship to help have them 'practice ready' by their first day in practice.
- Externships are typically 2 weeks long and Heartland will cover the cost of lodging if needed.
- Length of externship is flexible & we can support your preceptorship documentation as well.
- Requirements/Qualifications
- Eligibility
- Must be currently enrolled in an AVMA Accredited Veterinary School
- Must be able to provide student PLIT
Key Responsibilities
The extern will participate in a hands-on veterinary program designed to provide practical experience and mentorship. The role focuses on preparing students to be practice-ready through clinical exposure at the hospital.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school. Applicants are also required to provide student PLIT documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Alabama | 34 active | 3,076 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Top contract/1099 Veterinarian Jobs
29 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
13 jobs · 8 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
13 jobs · 8 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Veterinarian
Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York
Veterinarian
Veterinary Practice Partners · New York, New York
Veterinarian - Port Orchard, WA
$130k-$170kFull Time Urgent Care Veterinarian - Ownership Available!
$120k-$150kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes call
About Calera Animal Hospital
Benefits & Perks
Living in Calera
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $244k
- Typical market rent
- $1,703/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.