Alliance Animal Health·Ventura, California
Veterinary students will gain real-world experience in a fast-paced emergency and specialty hospital. They will work within the emergency and critical care team to serve small animal patients.
Company DescriptionHorizon Veterinary Specialists is a privately owned and rapidly growing, fast-paced emergency and specialty hospital located in beautiful Ventura, California.
Horizon was founded in August of 2018 by five board certified veterinarians who want to inspire positive change in the veterinary community for their patients and for all the incredible professionals who dedicate themselves to veterinary medicine.
With a state-of-the-art facility and a focus on positive, inclusive, and educational culture, the Horizon Partners have built a team of kind-hearted, dedicated, and motivated professionals to serve each other, our patients, and the community members of beautiful Ventura.
Horizon’s emergency and critical care team provides services 24/7 to small animal patients of Ventura and the surrounding counties.
Our emergency department supports walk- in emergencies as well as referrals from the primary veterinarian community.
We have a large, fully equipped, multi-unit ICU with a separate room for isolation and a room just for cats.
Our emergency department team is fortunate to have access to internal medicine services six days a week, for supportive services and consultation.To learn more about us click here!
Job DescriptionWe’re looking for:3rd or 4th Year Veterinary StudentsCompassionate, Team Player and Strong CommunicatorStudents looking to enhance their education through real world experiences We offer our Veterinary Student Externs:Flexible SchedulingPaid Externship HoursFuture Employment Opportunity PreferencesDVM Mentor Network1:1 Mentorship and GuidanceQualificationsMust be an Active Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution.
Additional InformationWE 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
Candidates must be active veterinary students from an AVMA accredited institution. The position is open to students in their 1st through 4th year of study.
Market context
DVM student externships in California are typically sought by candidates looking to build clinical exposure, mentorship, and professional references while still in school. These roles can be competitive because they are limited to active students from AVMA-accredited programs and often emphasize hands-on learning, flexible scheduling, and access to a mentor network. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then apply with your current year of study and any relevant clinical interests.