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DVM Student Externship - [Sumter County Animal Hospital]

CompanyAlliance Animal Health
LocationWildwood
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The extern will participate in real-world veterinary experiences at a small animal practice. They will assist with various services including preventative care, surgery, and urgent care under the guidance of a mentor.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
293
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

Sumter County Animal is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 1 doctor small animal practice located in Wildwood, Florida. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, Cold Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body radiology, OFA certification, Acupuncture, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more. We see small lizards, geckos, small pocket pets, and occasional wildlife. We strive for low stress, compassionate care in all interactions with our patients, to foster a sense of safety and trust. We want coming to the clinic to be good experience for everyone.

Sumter County Animal Hospital is located in Wildwood, Florida which is just outside of the growing The Villages Community. We are only 45 minutes away from Orlando. There are endless activities within the Orlando metropolitan area including theme parks, restaurants, and concerts. Also, within 30 minutes are endless state parks and recreation areas with ample nature trails, springs, beaches, and lakes. Popular activities include food and wine at Epcot, Harry Potter World at Universal, Horse shows at the Florida Horse Park, or Glass bottom boat tour in Silver Springs State Park. There are endless activities within an easy commute making the area a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance. Sumter county is an “A” school district making it an ideal area to raise a family!

This externship is paid at $15 per hour

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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 a DVM 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 medicineSurgeryUrgent careDentistryAcupunctureRadiologyPatient careCommunicationTeamworkCompassion
    Categories
    HealthcareEducationScience & Research
    Benefits
    Paid externship1:1 MentorshipFlexible scheduling