Career Center

Central Hospital for Animals is a full-service wellness clinic in Carbondale, Illinois. Our experienced and compassionate team specializes in wellness care, dentistry, and routine surgeries for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Our modern facility is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, enabling us to perform laboratory work on-site. We utilize evidence-based medicine and offer pet owners every resource at our disposal to allow them to make educated decisions post-visit. Central Hospital for Animals hosts a full-service grooming salon where we provide anything from nail clipping to custom brush-outs and styling.

Carbondale is a suburban city surrounded by natural beauty. The area is home to national forests, rivers, golf courses, parks, and cycling trails. After a day spent outdoors, relax, and enjoy the local restaurants and nightlife downtown. Southern Carbondale and the Shawnee National Forest are home to fertile vineyards and wineries. Carbondale is a car ride away from weekend destinations Nashville and St. Louis. Enjoy a healthy work/life balance, close-knit community, and convenient travel options! Once you visit Carbondale, you’ll find plenty of reasons to stay.

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We’re looking for:

• Active Veterinary Technician or Assistant Students
• Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator
• Students looking to enhance their education through real world experiences

Qualifications:

• Must be in an active Veterinary Technician/Assistant Program from an AVMA Accredited Institution. 

We offer our Veterinary Student Externs:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Externship Hours/Stipend Available for Technician Students
• Future Employment Opportunity Preferences
• Peer Coaching – DVM’s and other experienced Technicians
• 1:1 Mentorship and Guidance