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Alliance Animal Health
Biloxi, Mississippi

DVM Student Externship - Gulf Coast Veterinary Emergency Hospital

VeterinarianIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$18 per hour

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Company Description

A Practice Where Future Veterinarians Can Thrive/Learn/Grow!

At Gulf Coast Veterinary Emergency Hospital, we are dedicated to creating an environment where our team members can thrive. Our 24/7 emergency hospital is designed to handle advanced and critical cases, making it the ideal place to develop and enhance your skills in emergency medicine. With state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative approach, the veterinary team at our animal hospital in Biloxi works diligently to ensure that your pet receives the best possible care.

We offer a variety of services to provide comprehensive emergency and critical care for our patients, including radiology, comprehensive in-house laboratory diagnostics, ultrasound, an on-site blood and plasma bank, a complete and modern surgical suite, an on-site apartment, a full veterinary pharmacy, and more. Our hospital and experienced team are ready to support anything that comes through our doors!

Biloxi blends coastal charm, rich history, and modern living, making it a perfect place to call home. With affordable living, beautiful beaches, and attractions like Beauvoir, the Biloxi Lighthouse, and Gulf Islands National Seashore, there is always something to explore.

Enjoy entertainment at the Beau Rivage Casino or Paradise Pier, both just a short drive from New Orleans and Pensacola. Biloxi offers a vibrant and exciting lifestyle that is perfect for both adventure and relaxation..

Learn More About Our Hospital Here!!

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 Our Veterinary Student Externs

  • Paid Externship Hours
  • 1:1 Mentorship and Guidance
  • Future Veterinary Opportunity Preferences
  • Future Ownership Opportunities through our Partner Track Program
  • DVM Mentor Network
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • This Externship is paid at $18 per hour

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 extern will participate in emergency and critical care procedures under the guidance of experienced veterinarians. Responsibilities include assisting with diagnostics, surgical support, and patient care within a 24/7 hospital environment.

Key Skills

Surgical assistanceCommunicationTeamworkClinical diagnostics

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 85% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 22.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Biloxi

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$215k
Typical market rent
$1,348/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.0
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.

BEA 2024 · Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Externship Hours
1:1 Mentorship
Flexible Scheduling
Future Ownership Opportunities