DVM Student Externship

Alliance Animal Health

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Martinsburg, WV, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

Established in 1974, we at Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital have been happily serving the needs of the community's pets for nearly 36 years. Founded by K.W. Gilpin D.V.M, our team of veterinary professionals has grown over the years and currently includes seven veterinarians, seven registered veterinary technicians and numerous other support staff. Each staff member contributes knowledge and experience in a variety of companion animal topics. We have team members who are experienced in dealing with all aspects of animal care from highly technical surgical procedures to training and behavioral problems in pets of all ages.

Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital is a family run business with long-term ties to people of the Eastern Panhandle. Dr. Gilpin's family grew up right here in Martinsburg and sons Darin and Brian joined the practice after graduating from veterinary school with a continued commitment of providing outstanding veterinary care for all their friends and neighbors here in Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties and surrounding areas.

Our pets are an important part of our lives here at Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital. We know you feel the same about yours. We would like the opportunity to help them live the happy, healthy, long lives they each deserve.

We are a 6 doctor, 7 veterinary technician practice and GROWING! We offer preventative care, diagnostic, soft-tissue surgeries, laser therapy, dentistry, in house pharmacy, and more!

To learn more about us, click here!

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 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

About this role

Summary

Assist veterinary team, gain real-world experience, and develop skills in animal healthcare.

Job title

DVM Student Externship

Experience level

1st to 4th year veterinary students

Industry

veterinary

Location requirements

Martinsburg, WV, US; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

active veterinary studentcompassionateteam playerstrong communicator

Preferred skills

mentorshipflexible schedulingfuture employment

Specializations

animal caresurgerydiagnosticsbehaviorpreventative care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Martinsburg, WV, USA

On-site City