DVM Student Externship - North Star Veterinary Hospital
Listed compensation
$15/hour
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Company Description
At North Star Veterinary Hospital, we’re a collaborative, client-centered team dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care across a diverse range of species. As an established mixed animal hospital in Parkton, our caseload goes far beyond dogs and cats- we regularly care for horses, reptiles, and small mammals- which offers a dynamic and engaging environment where no two days are the same!
We believe great patient care starts with a supported and empowered team. That’s why we foster a workplace centered on professional growth, hands-on learning, and mutual respect. From continuing education opportunities to a culture that values your skills and voice, we’re dedicated to helping our teammates thrive.
We’re currently accepting DVM student Externs who are passionate about patient care, eager to grow, and excited to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team. If this sounds like the place you want to be, we look forward to connecting!
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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 the daily operations of a mixed animal hospital, providing compassionate care to a diverse range of species. They will engage in hands-on learning and professional development under the guidance of a DVM mentor.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina 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.
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- Includes call
Living in Parkton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $247k
- Median resident rent
- $1,700/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.