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DVM Student Externship - Candlewood Animal Hospital

CompanyAlliance Animal Health
LocationNew Milford
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 26, 2026
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.
About the Role

Company Description

Since opening our doors in 1979, Candlewood Animal Hospital has been dedicated to helping pets and their owners stay healthy and live long lives. Beginning with early life education and vaccinations, we strive to work with pet owners to raise their four-legged family members in a safe, fun-filled, enriched environment. Following them throughout their lives with healthy, sensible advice, we strive to extend their lives for as long as possible. Helping our clients and patients in any way we can is our primary goal and what we are here for. We work with many animal welfare organizations to find appropriate homes for unwanted pets. We also have a working relationship with a 24-hour care facility with many specialists, for those pets needing emergency and/or advanced specialty care.

Fully Equipped for the Best Care -Comprehensive in-house diagnostics Digital radiography & Ultrasound Oxygen cage Portable anesthesia machine Phovia light therapy

We’re proud to be PENNHIP certified, trained in pet rehabilitation, recognized as a Cat Friendly practice, and honored with the Heart of the Bulldog Award for our dedication. We’re a team that is always working to do what’s best for our patients and their families. L

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Job Description

We’re looking for:

Connecticut Residents?

3+ 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.

Preferred from CT or wants to return home.

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 medicineAnimal careCommunicationTeamworkDiagnosticsRadiographyUltrasoundAnesthesiaRehabilitationCat friendly practice
    Categories
    HealthcareEducation
    Benefits
    Flexible schedulingPaid externship hoursFuture employment opportunity1:1 mentorship and guidance
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The extern will participate in real-world veterinary experiences to enhance their clinical education. They will work under the guidance of a DVM mentor to support the hospital's patient care goals.
    📋Job Type
    intern
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    292
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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