DVM Externship to Full-Time Doctor — $1K/Week

Whitehaven Veterinary Center Pets And Pigs; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitehaven Veterinary Center Pets And Pigs in Davenport, IA, offers an externship track for DVM students graduating in 2027 with a $1,000/week stipend and a direct hiring opportunity.

This program provides hands-on experience, mentorship from experienced veterinarians, and a potential pathway to a full-time doctor role upon successful completion. Located on-site in Davenport, the externship emphasizes clinical skills and client communication.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at an accredited university, graduating in 2027.
• Professional comportment and appearance with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and veterinary ethics.
• Compassionate, team-player attitude and respect for clients and their pets.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad clinical experience with mentorship and supervision from experienced veterinarians.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures, diagnostic process, and client communication when possible.
• Enjoy genuine mentorship; avoid being lost in the shuffle as the team invests in trainees.
• Enhance diagnostic skills by practicing with fecal samples, CBC/Chemistry panels, and imaging.
• Fine-tune hands-on abilities in a supportive environment.
• Evaluate and learn in collaboration with the team toward potential full-time opportunities.

Job description

Whitehaven Veterinary Center Pets And Pigs in Davenport, IA, offers an externship track for DVM students graduating in 2027 with a $1,000/week stipend and a direct hiring opportunity.

This program provides hands-on experience, mentorship from experienced veterinarians, and a potential pathway to a full-time doctor role upon successful completion. Located on-site in Davenport, the externship emphasizes clinical skills and client communication.