DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Externship stipend of $1,000/week

Job summary

Village Way Veterinary in Advance, NC seeks motivated veterinary students for an externship track designed for new graduates. externs receive mentorship and hands-on exposure in a collaborative setting.

Participants earn a $1,000/week stipend and gain experience across medical and surgical cases, diagnostics, and client communication, with a clear path to a full-time doctor position if the fit is right.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, graduating in 2027.
• Professional comportment and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to high medical standards and veterinary ethics.
• Compassionate, team-oriented attitude and client/pet respect.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad clinical experience with mentorship from experienced veterinarians.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures and diagnostics.
• Contribute to client communication when possible.
• Develop diagnostic and hands-on skills in a supportive environment.

Skills

Mentorship

Team player

Professional demeanor

Communication

Education

DVM program enrollment (Class of 2027)

Job description

Village Way Veterinary, located in the trusted community of Advance, NC, is dedicated to providing comprehensive, reliable, and competent care, treating every patient like our own. You will join an established hospital that has served the surrounding area since 1987. This commitment to quality is reflected in our outstanding community reputation, evidenced by our impressive 4.9-star Google rating. We are seeking passionate and dedicated teammates who want to join a supportive environment focused on excellence in small animal practice. This is your opportunity to do your best work alongside a highly respected team. You are joining a practice with deep roots in the community. Our reputation for reliability extends to our internal culture, where every teammate is integral to providing complete patient wellness and prevention. We value the input of all medical professionals, recognizing that a cohesive unit is essential for competence in urgent and advanced care. We work together to ensure efficient workflows and maintain consistent, manageable hours, including a dedicated half-day on Saturdays, allowing you time to rest and recharge. Village Way Veterinary provides the resources necessary for you to practice high-quality, comprehensive small animal medicine. You will have access to crucial diagnostic tools, including advanced Ultrasound capabilities and in-house testing, supporting effective and timely diagnoses. Our commitment to Advanced Care means you will be involved in complex Surgical Procedures and critical Urgent Care cases during our business hours, supported by established protocols for after-hours referrals to Carolina Veterinary Specialists. We prioritize equipping our teammates with the technology needed to deliver competent, evidence-based medical solutions. Located in Advance, NC, Village Way Veterinary is conveniently situated for clients throughout the surrounding metropolitan area. This setting offers a desirable professional environment where you can build long-term relationships with clients and their pets. You will be practicing in a community that values its local healthcare providers, offering the ideal place to settle in and succeed in your veterinary career.

DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Graduate Opportunity

$1,000/Week Stipend | Open to the Class of 2027

We're doing more than offering a great externship—we're looking for the veterinarians who will join our team. This is an externship track designed for students who are ready to start thinking about where they'll launch their careers.

Externs in this track receive an enhanced stipend of $1,000/week - double our standard rate - because this experience is tied to a hiring opportunity. This hospital has an open new-grad doctor position, and your externship here is a genuine first step toward a full-time role. You get paid, hands-on experience, and we both get the chance to see if this is the right fit for your career.

This externship is designed to give you a real, working look at what it's like to practice here - the team, the caseload, the community, and the day-to-day. Think of it as a two-way conversation. You get to evaluate whether this is where you want to begin your career, and we get to know you as a future colleague. There's no obligation, and there's no pressure. But if it clicks, the path from extern to full-time doctor here is a short one.

What To Expect

• Gain broad clinical experience: Receive mentorship & supervision from experienced veterinarians
• Observe & participate: Get involved in medical and surgical procedures, the diagnostic process, and (when possible) client communication
• Genuine mentorship: You won't get lost in the shuffle. Our team invests in the students who train here
• Enhance your diagnostic skills: Practice interpreting fecal samples, blood smears, radiographic images, urinalysis, and CBC/Chemistry panels
• Fine-tune your technical skills: Put your classroom knowledge to the test and develop your hands-on abilities in a supportive environment

What You'll Bring to the Team

• 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 and a positive, friendly attitude.
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• A compassionate, team-player attitude and a respect for clients and their pets.
• Authorization to work in the United States.