DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Mission Pet Health; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Paid externship stipend

Hiring opportunity after externship

Job summary

Bemidji Veterinary Hospital & Boarding Kennel in Bemidji, MN, invites DVM students to an externship track designed for new graduates. You’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to orthopedic surgery, rehab, and urgent care while exploring a potential full-time role.

The externship offers a $1,000/week stipend, with the ultimate goal of hiring a new graduate. This opportunity emphasizes learning, community involvement, and a supportive team in a premier practice.

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.
• 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.
• Engage in client communication when possible.
• Enhance diagnostic and clinical skills through hands-on practice.
• Work within a supportive team focused on animal health and community care.

Skills

Mentorship

Clinical observation

Team player

Communication

Education

DVM program enrollment, graduating 2027

Job description

Welcome to Bemidji Veterinary Hospital & Boarding Kennel, a premier medical facility serving the Bemidji community since the 1940s. You will join a practice dedicated to the highest standards of veterinary medicine. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility offers comprehensive care, including advanced orthopedic surgery, physical rehabilitation, and urgent care. We take pride in our deep roots and our commitment to providing compassionate, high‑quality medical options for every patient. As a member of our team, you will find a supportive environment where your career can truly grow. We prioritize the development of our teammates, offering mentorship and opportunities to succeed in various medical interests, from internal medicine to acupuncture and chiropractic care. Our culture is built on personal connections and community involvement, ensuring you feel valued and empowered. This is a chance to advance your skills alongside experienced teammates who share your passion for animal health. Beyond the clinic, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle in Bemidji, the First City on the Mississippi. This vibrant college town offers an ideal work‑life balance with access to over 400 lakes and miles of scenic trails. Whether you enjoy world‑class fishing on Lake Bemidji or exploring the Mississippi headwaters, the area provides endless recreation. Choosing a career here means embracing a welcoming community and a nature‑filled environment where you can truly love where you live.

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.