DVM Student Externship - Wolftever Pet Wellness Group
Listed compensation
$15/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Company Description
Since 1999, Wolftever Pet Wellness Group has been caring for pets across the greater Chattanooga, TN area with a focus on compassionate medicine and meaningful relationships. Over the years, the practice has continued to evolve, expanding services, growing its footprint, and most recently adding care for small exotic pets to better serve the community.
What makes Wolftever stand out is the combination of growth and stability. The hospital offers a broad range of services including surgery, dentistry, and dermatology, creating opportunities to stay engaged while continuing to build clinical skills.
The Harrison location includes four exam rooms, a dedicated surgical suite, a large treatment area that also supports rehabilitation patients, and access to The Inn at Wolftever, a full boarding, daycare, and grooming facility located on the same property. You will have access to:
- A Hospital Built for Comprehensive Care
- IDEXX in-house diagnostics
- Digital & dental radiology
- Ultrasound capabilities
- Dedicated surgical suite
- Rehabilitation support space
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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 Veterinarian Opportunity Preferences
- Future Ownership Opportunities through Partner Track Program
- DVM Mentor Network
- Flexible Scheduling
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 clinical operations including surgery, dentistry, and dermatology while receiving 1:1 mentorship. They will engage in real-world veterinary experiences to enhance their clinical skills within a comprehensive care hospital setting.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 98% have no call, 98% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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