DVM Student Programs

Southern Veterinary Partners; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national veterinary care organization is seeking DVM students for a paid opportunity. You will gain hands-on clinical experience under the supervision of seasoned veterinarians. With a weekly stipend of $500 and potential bonuses, this program offers invaluable real-world experience while you develop your veterinary skills. Join a supportive team dedicated to exceptional pet care and take the next step in your veterinary career.

Benefits

Weekly stipend of $500

GO Bonus of $5,000 for post-graduation

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program from an accredited university.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team members.
• Respect for clients and their pets.

Responsibilities

• Receive broad clinical experience under supervision of experienced veterinarians.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures.
• Interpret various diagnostic tests and provide client communication.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Compassionate team player

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

Enrolled in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program

Job description

Join the team that supports the teams. At Mission Pet Health's Home Office in Birmingham, AL, our purpose is to provide world-class support to our network of 850+ animal hospitals nationwide. We manage the business side of veterinary medicine—from Finance and HR to IT and Marketing—so our 20,000+ hospital teammates can focus on what they do best: providing exceptional care to pets and their families.

We are a veterinarian-led, people-focused, and pet-obsessed organization, founded on the belief that local practices thrive with autonomy and excellent support. Our award-winning culture is powered by our WAG values:

Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. This philosophy has helped us be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Most Loved Workplace in Healthcare and #11 in America for 2024.

What’s in it for you at our Home Office? When you join our team, you’re not just starting a job; you’re building a career with a tangible, lasting impact. You can expect:

• Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Industry-leading benefits in a culture where your well-being comes first.
• The chance to apply your expertise to support the future of veterinary care on a national scale.

We’re on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world, and that mission is anchored by the incredible talent in our Home Office. If you're ready to make a difference for thousands of veterinary professionals and countless pets, we’d love for you to be a part of it!

As a company built & led by Veterinarians, Mission Pet Health understands the importance of gaining hands-on clinical experience. With our student programs, you gain beneficial work experience while obtaining valuable advice, mentorship and exposure - not only to medicine but to important skills such as business operations, management, and client communication.

We offer student jobs and externships/preceptorships to 1st - 4th year DVM students. Typically, these placements are 2 - 4 weeks long, but we are flexible and can meet your schedule's demands. And, you don't have to worry about any application deadlines. You simply tell us where you'd like to learn and where you have specific medical interests, and we work with you to find the perfect opportunity.

With 850+ hospitals and specialty centers, you can find the perfect location to gain that hands-on, real-world experience.

OUR DVM STUDENT PROGRAMS WILL ALLOW YOU TO...

• Receive broad clinical experience under the supervision of experienced veterinarians including internal medicine, surgery, and any other services the particular hospital offers
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures, diagnostics and their interpretation, and direct client communication when possible
• Interpret fecal samples, blood smears, radiographic images, urinalysis, and CBC/Chemistry panels
• Fine-tune your technical skills
• Participate in case management, diagnostic interpretation, and therapeutic drug selection

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be actively enrolled in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program from an accredited university
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
• The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members
• Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
• Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics

YOUR BENEFITS

PAID OPPORTUNITY

You will receive a weekly stipend of $500 for each week you work within the program.

GO BONUS

For each year you participate in our student programs, we set aside $5,000 for you. If you decide to make Mission Pet Health your home post-graduation, you will be rewarded a sign-on bonus equal to the amount set aside for you. And, your GO Bonus would be in addition to any other financial incentives the hospital might offer upon hiring such as sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, etc.!

ABOUT MISSION PET HEALTH

We built this company around people, not around pet count or production. And we're built by veterinarians, so we understand that you want to join a team that challenges, supports, and rewards you, a place that gives you amazing opportunities and the freedom to do what you love most. Plus, with 850+ locations, we can find the right spot for you. Want to live in a big city? Done. Rural community? We've got those too. Beach life more your style? We can already hear the seagulls.

Our culture is defined by our WAG (Work Together, Amaze, and Grow) values, and we strive to ensure they resonate with everything we do.

WORK TOGETHER: By working together, we uncover solutions and opportunities that help elevate the team as a whole. And with our unparalleled peer network and depth of resources (think: in-house specialty referrals, a dedicated marketing squad, operations assets, and more), you always have the support that you need to do your best work.

AMAZE: Our mission is to amaze our clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized client experiences, as well as to amaze our teammates with the drive to go the extra mile. We find ways to say, “yes”. And we treat others as we would like to be treated.

GROW: We always ask, “How can we do it/make it/be better?” We’re proactive in our quests for knowledge, new ways to engage our clients, and pathways for leadership and development among all of our teammates. With Mission Pet Health, it’s not just a job. It’s a career.

APPLY TODAY - WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU!

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