DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Mission Pet Health; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1,000/week

Job summary

Farrell Animal Hospital in Arlington, TX is offering an externship track aimed at new graduates entering veterinary practice. The program provides hands-on clinical and surgical exposure with mentorship, and explicit opportunity toward a full-time role after externship acceptance.

Externs will receive a $1,000/week stipend and participate in evaluating their fit within the team, hospital culture, and caseload.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at an accredited university.
• Graduating in 2027.
• Strong interpersonal and professional conduct expected.

Responsibilities

• Mentorship and supervision from experienced veterinarians.
• Involvement in medical and surgical procedures and diagnostic processes.
• Client communication opportunities when possible.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Professional demeanor

Education

DVM program active enrollment

Graduating 2027

Job description

Farrell Animal Hospital in Arlington, TX, is seeking dedicated veterinary professionals who are ready to make a significant impact on pet healthcare. Our mission is centered on providing superior medical care and strengthening the pet-family bond through compassionate service and client education. We are proud to hold American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accreditation, a benchmark achieved by only 15% of hospitals nationwide, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to the highest standards in surgery, patient care, and diagnostics. This focus on excellence is reflected in our excellent 4.9-star Google rating, showing the deep trust the Arlington community places in us. If you are committed to quality and ready to do your best work, this is where you belong. As an independently owned and locally operated practice, we are united with the Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association (IVPA), focusing on quality and shaping the future of animal health care. Since 1947, Farrell Animal Hospital has established a deep history in the Arlington community, built on a foundation of experienced leadership and comprehensive care. You will join a dedicated group of teammates committed to exceptional customer service and preventative medicine. We believe that by fostering an environment of compassionate care, our teammates have the stability and support necessary to succeed professionally every day. Quality medicine is the core of our practice. Our AAHA accreditation means you will practice in a facility that regularly meets or exceeds strict standards covering every aspect of hospital operation, including diagnostic imaging, anesthesiology, and emergency services. We offer a robust spectrum of small animal services, including Wellness and Prevention, Advanced Care, Testing and Diagnostics, Urgent Care, and comprehensive Surgical Procedures. You will have the opportunity to utilize these resources to provide the best possible outcomes for every patient that walks through our door. Arlington, Texas, provides a fantastic setting for both your personal and professional life. Located conveniently within the dynamic Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, you will benefit from the history and long-standing roots of the Farrell Animal Hospital, which has been part of this community since 1947. This is a region known for its growth and accessibility, offering you a dynamic environment where you can build a lasting and rewarding 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.