DVM Student Externship - Green Summit Animal Clinic
Listed compensation
$15 per hour
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Company Description
A Practice Where Future Veterinarians Can Thrive/Learn/Grow!
At Green Summit Animal Clinic, we have proudly cared for cherished pets and their owners in Lee’s Summit and the surrounding communities for over 20 years. Our mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare to each of our patients, fostering the highest quality of life possible.
We are committed to empowering pet owners through education. We know you want the best for your pets, and we strive to make veterinary care approachable and reassuring. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure that caring for your pet is a straightforward and enjoyable experience.
Providing appropriate medical care for rabbits and small mammals requires specialized training and expertise. Our staff veterinarians, who have experience in exotic animal care, are based in Lee’s Summit and are dedicated to treating your pet rabbits and small mammals.
If you seek a veterinary clinic that delivers exceptional care, with compassionate veterinarians and staff who prioritize your pet’s well-being, we invite you to visit us.
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 clinical experiences at a veterinary practice under the guidance of staff veterinarians. Responsibilities include learning to provide comprehensive healthcare to pets, including rabbits and small mammals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $131k (middle half $85k–$131k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Missouri | 84 active | 3,434 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 100% no call · 100% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 12% offer loan repayment100 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,291 in the last 30 days | 483 the 30 days before (+167%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates DVM Student Externship - Green Summit Animal Clinic at Alliance Animal Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,392 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Lee's Summit
- Median resident rent
- $1,422/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.