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DVM Student Externship - Emergency Pet Care

alliance animal healthTrussville, AL

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Occupations

Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansVeterinariansVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Industries

Veterinary ServicesAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care ServicesPet Care Services
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DVM Student Externship - Emergency Pet Care Emergency Pet Care is an after-hours emergency veterinary hospital serving Trussville, Birmingham, and the surrounding communities. We exist for one purpose: to provide immediate, expert care when pets are facing life-threatening emergencies. Our hospital is open nights, weekends, and holidays, because emergencies don't follow a 95 schedule. We're equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, and we maintain a consistent team of veterinarians and licensed technicians who are committed to delivering excellent medicine in high-pressure moments. Whether managing venomous snake bites, surgical emergencies, heatstroke, or critical trauma, our focus is always on providing responsive, compassionate care backed by medical expertise and modern tools.
What We Offer: As an emergency-only facility, Emergency Pet Care offers a clinical environment built specifically for urgent cases. We are not a general practice and do not provide routine wellness careour focus is emergency triage, diagnostics, stabilization, and treatment. Equipment & Capabilities Include:
  • Digital radiography
  • In-house blood analyzers (CBC, chem, clotting panels)
  • Oxygen therapy and critical care monitoring
  • Emergency surgical suite
  • EndoscopyBlood transfusion protocols
  • Radiology and specialty consult access
Our cases range from heatstroke and trauma to GDV, respiratory distress, toxicities, and advanced wound care. We are also equipped to handle local challenges such as copperhead and rattlesnake envenomations. Our hospital operates during the hours general practices are closed: FridayMonday: Open 24 hours TuesdayThursday: 6 PM 7 AMWe'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 Hours1:1 Mentorship and Guidance Future Veterinarian Opportunity Preferences Future Ownership Opportunities through Partner Track ProgramDVM Mentor Network Flexible Scheduling
Qualifications: Must be an Active Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution. 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

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Intern

Location

Trussville, AL

Occupation

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Industry

Veterinary Services

Posted

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