DVM Student Externship - Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center
Listed compensation
$18 per hour
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- Employment & setting
- Contract
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Company Description
Join a Team That Never Stops Caring
Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center (OPVMC) is seeking a dedicated DVM student to participate in our collaborative, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. With our emergency team, you'll see a wide variety of urgent and complex cases in a fast-paced, fully equipped facility. This experience is ideal for a veterinary student who thrives under pressure, values teamwork, and is passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
At OPVMC, you'll work alongside an experienced team of emergency clinicians, specialists, licensed veterinary technicians, and support staff who share a commitment to excellence in patient care and client service.
Why OPVMC?
For over 30 years, OPVMC has been a trusted leader in veterinary medicine, providing emergency, specialty, and referral services throughout Western New York. Our hospital offers advanced diagnostics, modern treatment capabilities, and a collaborative environment where veterinarians are empowered to practice high-quality medicine while continuing to grow professionally.
We believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional teamwork. Our culture fosters mentorship, collaboration, continuing education, and mutual respect, ensuring every team member has the support needed to succeed.
- This Externship is paid at $18 per hour.
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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 Veterinary Student
- Paid Externship Hours ($18 / hour)
- 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 18 - hourly
Key Responsibilities
The student will participate in a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital, assisting with urgent and complex cases. They will work alongside clinicians and specialists to provide high-quality patient care and client service.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Alliance Animal Health ranks #3 of 12 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $35k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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