DVM Student Externship - Urgent Pet Care
Listed compensation
$18/hour
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Company Description
Urgent Pet Care, with 2 locations in the Omaha/Papillion area is an AAHA accredited, growth - oriented, urgent care clinic that is making a difference in the lives of our patients, clients, and team members.
Our trained technicians, assistants, and client care individuals are dedicated to the mission and values that make us stand out in the community. We value new ideas, thoughts, and comments about current business procedures and future endeavors will continue to help us improve and grow our company.
Our hospital is packed with the latest equipment and technology in emergency care so we provide patients with the highest quality medicine. In-House Diagnostics and Laboratory Advanced HD Radiographs, Endoscopy Advanced Respiratory Support (Oxygen Cages, Ventilators, High Flow Oxygen) Digital Whiteboard for Patient Flow and Treatment Advanced Surgical Equipment.
A City with Something for Everyone With a low cost of living, welcoming neighborhoods, and a thriving job market, Omaha offers the perfect mix of opportunity and community. Explore the world-famous Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, stroll through the historic Old Market District, or catch live music at Steelhouse Omaha.
From the excitement of the College World Series to scenic riverfront trails, there’s always something to do. Big opportunities, small-town charm—what’s not to love?
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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 18 - hourly
Key Responsibilities
Veterinary student externs will participate in real-world clinical experiences to enhance their education. They will work alongside a mentor to provide high-quality medicine and patient care in an urgent care setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska 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, 92% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DVM Student Externship - Urgent Pet Care at Alliance Animal Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,003 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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- No call
Living in Papillion
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $351k
- Typical market rent
- $1,704/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.