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Alliance Animal Health
Springtown, Texas

DVM Student Externship - Walnut Creek Veterinary Hospital

VeterinarianIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$15 per hour

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

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

Here at Walnut Creek Veterinary Hospital, we’re all about caring for pets and making every day a little different and exciting. We’re proud to be AAHA-accredited because we hold ourselves to a high standard when it comes to caring for animals.

No matter your experience, you’ll find a team that loves learning together, sharing knowledge, and cheering each other on. We get to do some pretty unique procedures you don’t find at most clinics, so you’re always picking up something new and stretching your skills.

We use great equipment and genuinely support each other every step of the way. We’re excited to add rehab services soon, which means even more chances to help our patients and grow as a team. Whether you’re just starting out or have years under your belt, you’ll find a place here where you can build your career and feel good about the work you do—for pets and their people.

Our crew is a fun bunch, with all sorts of interests—some love barrel racing, others are into gardening, reading, or even cosplay! That mix keeps things lively, and it means everyone brings something different to the team. We’re always ready to lend a hand, pitch in where it’s needed, and keep things running smoothly together.

We also like to have fun together outside the clinic—whether it’s birthday parties, community events, or just hanging out after work. Our team works hard, learns together, and honestly enjoys being around each other. Springtown is a place where it’s easy to settle in.

The community is friendly and close-knit—people wave hello, neighbors know each other, and there are lots of local traditions that make you feel at home. The schools are welcoming, and there’s always something happening, from festivals to Friday night football.

And if you ever want a taste of the city, Fort Worth is just a short drive away—so you can enjoy the best of both worlds, with peaceful small-town living and big-city fun close by.

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 and receive 1:1 mentorship from experienced professionals. They will assist in clinical procedures and contribute to the hospital's patient care team.

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineCommunicationTeamworkCompassion

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas 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.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Springtown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$348k
Typical market rent
$1,938/mo
Residents’ average commute
44 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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