A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
Company Description Emergency 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 Offer As 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 radiography In-house blood analyzers (CBC, chem, clotting panels) Oxygen therapy and critical care monitoring Emergency surgical suite Endoscopy Blood transfusion protocols Radiology and specialty consult access Our 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 AM To learn more about us click here! Job Description We're looking for: 1st through 4th Year Veterinary Students Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator Veterinary students looking to enhance their education through real world experiences We offer our
Veterinary Student Externs:
Paid Externship Hours 1:1 Mentorship and Guidance Future Veterinarian Opportunity Preferences Future Ownership Opportunities through Partner Track Program DVM Mentor Network Flexible Scheduling Qualifications Must be an Active Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution. 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
