DVM Student Externship - Martin Veterinary Services
Listed compensation
$15/hour
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Company Description
At Martin Veterinary Services, our top-notch team of veterinarians comprises dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds, united by a shared passion to deliver compassionate and personalized care for your pets and livestock. We offer comprehensive veterinary care for large and small animals, providing services ranging from wellness and preventive medicine to emergency care, surgery, diagnostics, and specialized treatments.
Equipped for Real-World, Quality Care Our hospital is equipped to support efficient, high-quality care across a wide range of cases, both in the clinic and out in the field. IDEXX in-house diagnostics (ProCyte DX, Catalyst One, Sedivue DX, InVue DX) Zoetis Imagyst analyzers Digital radiography & ultrasound Soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and TPLO Ambulatory services for on-farm care
Located in the river town of Pelzer, we have been serving the area since 2016. Our 3-DVM practice is committed to quality and compassionate care, addressing the diverse needs of pets and livestock in the Upstate of South Carolina.
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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 a DVM 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 daily clinical operations, providing support for both large and small animal care. Responsibilities include assisting with diagnostics, surgeries, and field-based ambulatory services under the guidance of a DVM mentor.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina 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.
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- Includes call
Living in Pelzer
- Median resident rent
- $1,029/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- State income tax
- Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.