DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Bressi Ranch Pet Hospital; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on training

Possible full-time opportunity

Job summary

Bressi Ranch Pet Hospital in Carlsbad, CA, offers a DVM externship track with a $1,000/week stipend and opportunities to start a professional career in a trusted veterinary hospital. You will work closely with a supportive team, observe and participate in advanced diagnostics, surgery, and patient care.

The program emphasizes mentorship, hands-on experience, and evaluating fit for a future full-time role while you complete your DVM requirements.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a DVM program at an accredited university, graduating in 2027.
• Strong interpersonal and professional demeanor.
• Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad clinical experience under mentorship from experienced veterinarians.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures, diagnostics, and client communication when possible.
• Develop diagnostic and hands-on skills in a supportive environment.
• Engage with the team to learn about caseloads and hospital operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Team player

Ethics commitment

Authorization to work in US

Education

DVM program enrollment

Graduating 2027

Job description

Joining Bressi Ranch Pet Hospital in beautiful Carlsbad, CA, means becoming part of a highly trusted medical family. Our mission is centered on providing exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive, educational culture where every teammate feels truly valued. Our dedication to excellence is clearly reflected in our outstanding 4.9-star Google rating, showing the deep trust the community has placed in us. This is an exciting opportunity for talented veterinary professionals who are ready to do their best work alongside dedicated colleagues committed to superior patient outcomes.We understand that your professional journey and career goals are important. While focusing on your daily clinical duties, you will be supported by a network dedicated to your success. We prioritize ongoing education and offer access to development programs that help you achieve key career milestones, whether you are pursuing credentialing as a veterinary technician or seeking mentorship to move into a leadership role. We invest in helping all our teammates succeed and grow within the veterinary profession, ensuring you have the resources needed to reach your full potential.At Bressi Ranch Pet Hospital, you will engage in high-quality, complex medicine focused strictly on small animal care. Our facility is equipped for advanced diagnostics and treatment, allowing you to expand your skills across multiple specialized areas. You will have daily opportunities to utilize state-of-the-art modalities in Orthopedics, Cardiology, Radiology, General Surgery, and Advanced Soft Tissue Surgery. We empower our doctors and technical teammates to collaborate closely, ensuring we deliver comprehensive medical solutions for the diverse cases that walk through our doors.Located in sunny Carlsbad, California, your new community provides the ideal setting for an exceptional work-life balance. Carlsbad offers world-class beaches, beautiful coastal trails, and an relaxed, upscale atmosphere unique to Southern California. When you step away from the hospital, you can enjoy the region’s renowned outdoor activities, vibrant local culture, and temperate weather, making Bressi Ranch Pet Hospital not just a place to grow your career, but a gateway to a vibrant and fulfilling coastal lifestyle.

Job Description

$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.

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