DVM Student Externship - Wooster Animal Clinic
Listed compensation
$15 per hour
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Company Description
A Practice Where Future Veterinarians Can Thrive/Learn/Grow!
Welcome to Wooster Animal Clinic—where we treat every pet as a cherished member of our family! For more than 50 years, our clinic has provided comprehensive veterinary care to Wooster and the surrounding area.
We offer a full range of veterinary services, from preventive wellness exams and vaccinations to advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and nutritional counseling.
Our clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art veterinary technology, including digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory testing, and modern surgical suites.
We are proud to be a trusted partner in your pet’s health and remain dedicated to providing friendly, compassionate, and expert veterinary care at every stage of your pet’s life.
At Wooster Animal Clinic, we create a welcoming, low-stress environment so pets and their families feel comfortable from the moment they arrive. Our staff is trained in gentle handling and fear-free techniques, and we strive to make each visit as pleasant as possible for both pets and owners. We’re committed to open communication, taking time to answer your questions and provide clear guidance on your pet’s health and treatment options.
Our veterinary team includes highly skilled veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, and caring support staff who bring years of experience and a true passion for animal health.
We believe every pet is unique, so we take the time to get to know you and your companion, discuss your concerns, and tailor our approach to fit your needs.
Our collaborative team develops individualized treatment plans for each patient, and we’re always available to answer questions, offer education, and provide ongoing support for your pet’s health and well-being.
Wooster, Ohio, is a friendly and vibrant city with a welcoming community spirit. Home to about 26,500 residents, Wooster offers excellent schools, a lively downtown, three colleges, and plenty of parks and trails for outdoor fun.
Residents and visitors can enjoy festivals, concerts, great restaurants, unique shops, and fun activities year-round. Wooster’s strong network of volunteers, thriving local businesses, and ongoing revitalization make it a wonderful place to live, work, and visit.
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 $15 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 15 - hourly
Key Responsibilities
The extern will participate in real-world veterinary experiences under the guidance of a mentor. They will assist in providing comprehensive veterinary care, including diagnostics, surgery, and wellness exams.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.5 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,072 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $133k (middle half $123k–$153k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Ohio | 103 active | 3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 100% no call · 100% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio healthcare professional listings: 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $80k) · 19% offer loan repayment163 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 962 in the last 30 days | 517 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DVM Student Externship - Wooster Animal Clinic at Alliance Animal Health a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,072 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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