DVM Student Externship

Animal Care Associates is a full-service animal hospital and boarding facility that has been treating pets in the Charleston, WV area since 1984. We set a standard for excellent veterinary care that is unsurpassed. In fact, we are the only veterinarians in the Charleston area accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. We offer a variety of services including wellness exams, surgery, in-house diagnostics, dentistry, digital radiography, ultrasound, laser therapy, and much more.

At our practice, we treat more than just cats and dogs. We are a leading veterinary care provider in the area for birds we well as exotic and pocket pets. We see uncommon companion animals like birds, lizards, snakes, sugar gliders, and hedgehogs as well as more common pocket pets like rabbits, hamsters, and ferrets. 

In West Virginia you have the opportunity to enjoy numerous activities. Our state offers: hiking, scenic bike trails, white water rafting, skiing, and beautiful state and national parks for exploring. If you are into fine arts, there are symphony and ballets for your viewing pleasure.

Come check out our practice at: https://www.acawv.com/.

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

• Must be a DVM Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution.

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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