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DVM Student Externship - [Central Hospital For Animals – Marion Eastside]

CompanyAlliance Animal Health
LocationMarion
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The extern will gain real-world experience in a veterinary hospital setting by assisting with dentistry, preventative care, and surgeries. They will work under the guidance of a mentor to enhance their clinical skills and contribute to the hospital's patient care goals.
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

Here at Central Hospital for Animals, we are a team of client-focused doctors bringing over two hundred years of quality experience to the table. We are an AAHA-accredited practice that has provided high-quality service to southern Illinois for over forty-five years. Central Hospital for Animal specializes in dentistry, preventative care, reproductive medicine, and exotic pets. We host a full-service grooming salon where we provide anything from nail clipping to custom brush-outs and styling. Our facility is stocked with the latest innovations in animal health so we can deliver full laboratory and pharmacy service in-house. Our parent hospital is the leading referral site for orthopedic and joint repair, along with more involved surgeries; this enables us to get our clients the help they need efficiently. Central Hospital for Animals performs everything with the goal of giving the pets of Marion happy, healthy lives!

Dubbed the “Hub of the Universe” by a former mayor, Marion, Illinois, lives up to its name. Marion has grown to be a center for economic opportunity, industry, and world-class educational facilities. This city combines historic areas with modern shopping districts and entertainment centers for a taste of both worlds. Shoot for par at the Kokopelli Golf Club or cheer on the Southern Illinois Miners under the stadium lights. For those who love the outdoors, choose to relax in urban parks or explore national parks that offer hiking, boating, and camping. When you step foot in Marion and revel in the high quality of life it has to offer, you’ll see why so many call our city home.

This externship is paid at $15 per hour

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Take a peek into what life is like at Central Hospital For Animals – Marion Eastside

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 medicineDentistryPreventative careReproductive medicineExotic pet careSurgery assistanceLaboratory servicesPharmacy servicesCommunicationTeamworkCompassion
    Categories
    HealthcareEducationScience & Research
    Benefits
    Flexible schedulingPaid externship hoursFuture employment opportunity1:1 mentorship and guidance