DVM Summer Student

About the role#

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a DVM Summer Student to join the team for an 8 to 12-week program. This temporary, full-time position immerses students in specialty and emergency medicine, allowing them to build clinical skills and gain industry knowledge alongside doctors, veterinary technicians, and assistants.

What you'll do#

• Possess and apply knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and abbreviations.
• Safely and appropriately restrain canine and feline patients.
• Obtain diagnostic quality radiographs using proper techniques and personal protective equipment.
• Perform physical examinations to collect vital signs and triage patients.
• Collect patient histories and input data into medical records.
• Assist clinicians and technicians with diagnostic workups, examinations, and patient care.
• Administer treatments, including subcutaneous fluids and injections (SQ, IM, or IV).
• Perform phlebotomy and place intravenous catheters.
• Operate basic equipment such as fluid pumps, SpO2 monitors, and ETCO2 monitors.
• Run in-house diagnostic tests including CBC, chemistry panels, urinalysis, and coagulation profiles.
• Communicate discharge instructions to clients and provide support during the euthanasia process.
• Participate in basic and advanced life support as directed by a clinician.

What you'll need#

• Must be a full-time student currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited DVM/VMD program.
• Availability for a minimum of 8 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks between May and September.
• No prior emergency or specialty medicine experience is required, though general animal experience is preferred.

Location & details#

• Location: Birmingham, Alabama.
• Term: Summer 2026.
• Modality: On-site.
• Compensation: Paid position ($17.42 - $35.12 per hour, dependent on experience and competency assessments).