DVM Student Externship - [Trinity Oaks Pet Wellness Center]
Listed compensation
$15 per hour
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Company Description
Trinity Oaks Pet Wellness Center is a well-established, progressive, fast paced multi-doctor general animal practice located in Trinity, Florida. We serve the Trinity, New Port Richey, and Odessa area pet needs.
We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, Cold Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, Acupuncture, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more.
Our hospital is a very well run, efficient, supportive, and family style group, made up of highly experienced and tenured staff. If you're looking for a great culture in a warm, supportive environment, then we're the team for you! We'd love to talk with you about possibly joining us and growing together!
Trinity, FL is just north of Tampa and St. Petersburg, right on the beautiful Florida Gulf Coastline. Our city is considered one of the best places to live in Florida due to the very highly rated public schools in the area and the safety and rural feel of the town. This is a quickly growing upscale community that could be also optimal for families commuting to Tampa.
This externship is paid at $15 per hour
Click here to learn more about us or call us to come visit our hospital and check out the area. We’re sure you’ll want to stay after you visit!
Take a peek into what life is like at Trinity Oaks Pet Wellness Center
Job Description
We’re Looking For
- Active 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 DVM 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 at a multi-doctor general animal practice. They will assist with various services including surgery, diagnostics, and patient care under the guidance of a mentor.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 98% have no call, 96% require no weekends.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Living in Trinity
- Median resident rent
- $2,451/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.