DVM Student Externship - Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital
Listed compensation
$15 per hour
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Company Description
A Practice Where Future Veterinarians Can Thrive/Learn/Grow!
Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital has been named the Best Veterinary Hospital in North America for 2024-2025 by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), which accredits companion animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S. and Canada.
This award was granted after a thorough evaluation against over 900 standards of veterinary excellence. Our full-service small animal practice provides general medicine, surgery, and dentistry for dogs, cats, avian species, and exotics across three locations in Southern New Hampshire.
We focus on efficiency and expertise, treating clients with honesty, kindness, and compassion. Education for clients and staff is essential to our high standard of care, and we value everyone’s input in achieving our vision.
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology—including a paperless record system, digital radiography, and a full-service in-house lab—we emphasize nutrition, preventive care, and thorough diagnostics. With a doctor-to-staff ratio of 1:7, our highly trained staff supports our veterinarians in providing excellent care.
Located just 40 minutes from Boston, Windham offers a mix of rural and urban living with easy access to outdoor activities like hiking and skiing. Local attractions such as Griffin Park and Johnson’s Highland View Farm are great for family fun, and residents benefit from no general sales tax or personal income tax.
Learn More About Our Hospital Here!!
Job Description
We’re Looking For
- 3rd 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 3rd-4th year 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 a hands-on clinical experience providing general medicine, surgery, and dentistry to small animals. They will work under the guidance of mentors to enhance their veterinary skills and gain real-world experience.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $180k (middle half $120k–$208k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Hampshire index 104.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in New Hampshire | 36 active | 3,077 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 100% no call · 100% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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