DVM Launch & Externship: New-Grad Path

Mission Pet Health; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1,000/week

Externship for new grads

Mentorship

Job summary

Hickory Veterinary Hospital in Chesapeake, Virginia, offers a DVM externship track for Class of 2027 graduates with a clear path toward a full-time doctor role. Participants receive hands-on mentorship, exposure to medical and surgical cases, and a supportive team dedicated to professional growth.

The program includes a $1,000 per week stipend, clinical observation, and opportunities to develop diagnostic and client-communication skills within a busy, full-service practice that serves dogs,

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at an accredited university, graduating in 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Professional comportment and interpersonal skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad clinical experience under mentorship from experienced veterinarians.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures, diagnostic processes, and client communication when possible.
• Genuine mentorship; you won’t be lost in the shuffle and will receive support to grow.
• Enhance diagnostic and hands-on skills in a collaborative environment.

Education

DVM program

Job description

Hickory Veterinary Hospital in Chesapeake, Virginia, offers a DVM externship track for Class of 2027 graduates with a clear path toward a full-time doctor role. Participants receive hands-on mentorship, exposure to medical and surgical cases, and a supportive team dedicated to professional growth.

The program includes a $1,000 per week stipend, clinical observation, and opportunities to develop diagnostic and client-communication skills within a busy, full-service practice that serves dogs,