DVM Student Externship - Oakview Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary MedicineIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$15 per hour

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

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

Oakview Veterinary Hospital has proudly provided veterinary care for pets and their families in Miami and Shelby counties and the greater Dayton area for over 40 years. We warmly welcome you and your furry, scaly, or feathered friends into our veterinary family. Our friendly and qualified veterinary team treats every pet as if they were our own, delivering expert veterinary care with skill, compassion, and a personal touch in a clean, safe veterinary environment.

Founded in 1973, Oakview Veterinary Hospital offers comprehensive veterinary care for a wide variety of pets—including dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, and small mammals. You can count on our dedicated veterinary team to go the extra mile to support both our veterinary patients and their owners, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and cared for during every veterinary visit.

Welcome to Piqua—a friendly small city with a welcoming, small-town atmosphere and easy access to city amenities. Residents and visitors can enjoy biking along the scenic river, relaxing at local coffee shops, and catching beautiful sunsets in the parks.

For even more excitement, Troy, Tipp City, and Dayton are just a short drive away. Whether you're drawn to outdoor adventures, community events, or simply the warmth of friendly faces, Piqua is a wonderful place to call home.

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 to a variety of animal species.

Key Skills

CommunicationTeamworkAnimal Handling

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 100% have no call, 98% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Piqua

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$191k
Typical market rent
$1,119/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
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.

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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