ER DVM Externship - Emergency Veterinary Care Centers
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? At Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC), we provide compensated, hands-on clinical experiences designed to prepare you for success in emergency medicine. Work side by side with experienced veterinarians and a supportive technical team across our locations in Indiana and Michigan.
Why Choose EVCC?
- At EVCC, we don't just provide externships; we provide opportunities to grow.
- Expert Guidance: Collaborate with mentors to set personalized objectives aligned with your academic and career goals.
- Active Learning: Participate in daily patient care activities, improving your hands-on skills.
- Supportive Environment: Gain confidence in a setting that fosters professionalism and ethical practices.
Tailored Experience: Your externship experience is crafted to meet your academic requirements and personal aspirations.
Who Can Apply?
This externship program is available to 2nd-year and 4th-year students currently enrolled in a veterinary medicine program.
Take the Next Step in Your Journey
- Whether you're preparing for a career in emergency veterinary care or exploring your professional interests, an externship at EVCC is your chance to learn, grow, and make informed career choices.
- Click the link below to learn more and apply today!
Key Responsibilities
Participate in daily patient care activities and collaborate with mentors to achieve personalized clinical objectives. Work alongside experienced veterinarians and technical teams to gain hands-on experience in emergency medicine.
Requirements
Applicants must be 2nd-year or 4th-year students currently enrolled in a veterinary medicine program. The role requires a commitment to professional and ethical practices in a clinical setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,072 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $119k (middle half $55k–$135k)54 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Michigan | 75 active | 3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus · 11% offer loan repayment108 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 ER DVM Externship - Emergency Veterinary Care Centers at Emergency Veterinary Care Center a 6.6 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.
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About Emergency Veterinary Care Center
Benefits & Perks
Living in Holland
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $370k
- Typical market rent
- $1,618/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.