DVM Student Externship - [Kissimmee Animal Hospital]
Listed compensation
$15 per hour
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Company Description
Founded in 1974, Kissimmee Animal Hospital provides professional, caring veterinary services to dogs, cats, and pocket pets across Osceola County, Polk County and the South Orlando area.
Kissimmee Animal Hospital has provided world-class veterinary service to companion animals and pocket pets for nearly fifty years. Our hospital is an AAHA-Accredited hospital that continuously maintains ambitious standards and client-centered service.
Our veterinarians strive to provide personalized care to each pet with an emphasis on education. We take on a personalized approach with each patient to maximize health and results. By combining high-quality treatment and responsible ownership, we believe we can give pets an unmatched, high quality of life.
Our practice is well-equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment to provide pets in the area with the best possible treatment. Kissimmee Animal Hospital provides wellness exams, puppy and kitten care, senior care, pain management, and surgery. We offer dental and digital radiography through board-certified radiologists, ultrasounds, and a fully stocked pharmacy in-house.
Our pocket pet service offers a range of veterinary services designed specifically for small mammals, such as hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, and more. Our experienced veterinarians and support staff are dedicated to ensuring your pet receives the highest standard of care possible.
Kissimmee, Florida, is a breath of fresh air just miles away from the theme park capital of the world.
While the city of Orlando was built on theme park fame, Kissimmee (just minutes away from Orlando’s center) has grown to feature world-famous restaurants, theatre performances, high-end outlet shopping centers, and amazing concert and sporting venues.
This suburb of Orlando offers an eclectic mix of urban and lake living as near or far from the bustling attractions as you desire. Residents enjoy a variety of neighborhood districts, sunny winters, breathtaking views from sunrise to sunset, relaxing springs, and countless adventures to explore.
With so much to see and do, there is something for everyone whether you prioritize to chill or thrill.
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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 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
The extern will participate in daily veterinary operations, including wellness exams, surgery, and patient care. They will work under the guidance of a mentor to gain real-world experience in a clinical setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 98% have no call, 96% require no weekends.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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