Company DescriptionEmergency Pet Care is an after-hours emergency veterinary hospital serving Trussville, Birmingham, and the surrounding communities.
We exist for one purpose:
to provide immediate, expert care when pets are facing life-threatening emergencies.
Our hospital is open nights, weekends, and holidays, because emergencies don't follow a 9-5 schedule. We're equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, and we maintain a consistent team of veterinarians and licensed technicians who are committed to delivering excellent medicine in high-pressure moments.
Whether managing venomous snake bites, surgical emergencies, heatstroke, or critical trauma, our focus is always on providing responsive, compassionate care backed by medical expertise and modern tools.
What We OfferAs an emergency-only facility, Emergency Pet Care offers a clinical environment built specifically for urgent cases. We are not a general practice and do not provide routine wellness care—our focus is emergency triage, diagnostics, stabilization, and treatment.
Equipment & Capabilities Include:
Digital radiographyIn-house blood analyzers (CBC, chem, clotting panels)Oxygen therapy and critical care monitoringEmergency surgical suiteEndoscopyBlood transfusion protocolsRadiology and specialty consult accessOur cases range from heatstroke and trauma to GDV, respiratory distress, toxicities, and advanced wound care. We are also equipped to handle local challenges such as copperhead and rattlesnake envenomations.
Our hospital operates during the hours general practices are closed:
Friday-Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday-Thursday:
6 PM - 7 AMTo learn more about us click here!
Job DescriptionWe're looking for:1st through 4th Year Veterinary StudentsCompassionate, Team Player and Strong CommunicatorVeterinary students looking to enhance their education through real world experiences We offer our
Veterinary Student Externs:
Paid Externship Hours1:1 Mentorship and GuidanceFuture Veterinarian Opportunity PreferencesFuture Ownership Opportunities through Partner Track ProgramDVM Mentor NetworkFlexible SchedulingQualificationsMust be an Active Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution. Additional Information
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EMPLOYER.Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin