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DVM Student Externship - Pender Veterinary Clinic

CompanyAlliance Animal Health
LocationPender
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Veterinary student externs will assist with comprehensive patient care including surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics for both large and small animals. They will participate in daily clinic operations while receiving 1:1 mentorship and guidance from experienced DVMs.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
294
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Alliance Animal Health, we’re proud to be home to 225+ veterinary practices across the U.S., and we believe that the best medicine and the best culture start at the local level. That’s why we prioritize medical autonomy and support our veterinarians in making the decisions that matter most for your patients and your community. When a practice joins our network, the identity and leadership are maintained. Our role is to be a true partner, offering dedicated support in areas like recruitment, marketing, finance, and operations, so our veterinarians can stay focused on what they do best: caring for their patients.​ Whether you're just getting started in your career, growing in a central support role, or planning for practice ownership, we’re here with personalized pathways and a team that’s behind you the whole way. Our mission is simple: support those made to heal and care for animals while creating a place where veterinary professionals thrive. We build everything on a foundation of our core values: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service, a commitment that earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025. We’re proud to share that recognition with every member of our team.
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Company Description

Pender Veterinary Clinic is a well-established clinic serving the larger community for over 50 years. We are a progressive, fast paced mixed animal practice located in Pender, Nebraska with a satellite clinic located in Emerson Nebraska. We currently have 5 DVMs who provide care to 60% large animal and 40% small animal in the clinic. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body radiology, Ultrasonography, Grooming, Vacation Boarding serving the larger region. The large animal practice consists of feedlot, cow/calf, with some swine, small ruminant and equine work. Our cow calf work includes pregnancy checking, ultrasound work, bull fertility exams, calving season work and vaccination programs.  The small animal practice includes examinations, dentals and basic surgeries. Currently we have a small efficient support staff including a practice manager (also a Vet Tech), and a second vet assistant in the Emerson office. This is a very experienced team who are excellent at handling a busy practice. We are looking for students who loves a rural setting and working with large and small animals.

Pender Veterinary Clinic is located in Pender, Nebraska. The proximity to Omaha, Nebraska allows for easy commute to shopping, entertainment while still enjoying a rural setting. Pender public schools are well regarded, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Pender, Nebraska is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance.

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Job Description

We’re looking for:

  • 1st through 4th Year 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 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 Skills
    Veterinary medicineLarge animal careSmall animal careSurgeryDentistryIn-house diagnosticsRadiologyUltrasonographyPreventative careUrgent careCommunicationTeamwork
    Categories
    HealthcareAgricultureScience & Research
    Benefits
    Flexible schedulingPaid externship hoursFuture employment opportunity1:1 mentorship and guidance