DVM Student Externship - Mitchell Village Animal Hospital
Listed compensation
$15/hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Company Description
At Mitchell Village Animal Hospital, we understand that pets are family. We strive to build relationships with people in order to develop practical healthcare plans for your pet. We are dedicated to providing compassionate medical care through progressive medicine tailored to the needs of the families we serve. We are also passionate about teaching the next generation of veterinary professionals!
We’re proud to offer k-laser therapy, digital x-ray, ultrasound, oral surgery, in-house laboratory, advanced soft tissue surgery, nutritional counseling, boarding & grooming, online pharmacy plus much more.
- Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm
- Doctors Hours (Appts): 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- We are closed on weekends
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
Veterinary students will participate in real-world clinical experiences to enhance their education. They will assist with various medical procedures and provide compassionate care 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 North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North 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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- No weekends
- Includes call
Living in Morehead City
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $420k
- Typical market rent
- $1,761/mo
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.