DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Cedar Park Vet; Cedar Park, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Externship with hiring potential

Mentorship program

Job summary

New Hope Animal Hospital in Cedar Park, TX, offers an externship track with a $1,000/week stipend for veterinary students on track to graduate in 2027. This externship leads toward a possible full-time doctor position, combining paid hands-on experience with professional mentorship.

The program emphasizes real-world caseloads, team collaboration, and development of diagnostic and clinical skills within a supportive network. Housing and relocation details are not specified.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
• Commitment to the highest standard of veterinary care and ethics.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad clinical experience under mentorship and supervision from experienced veterinarians.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures, diagnostics, and client communication when possible.
• Receive genuine mentorship and avoid getting lost in the shuffle; become a future colleague.

Skills

Active enrollment in DVM program

Education

DVM program enrollment

Job description

At New Hope Animal Hospital in beautiful Cedar Park, TX, our mission centers entirely around providing exceptional small animal care. We are proud to be an AAHA Accredited practice, a designation that confirms our deep commitment to the highest standards of veterinary excellence and quality patient care. Our focus on medicine is reflected in our robust reputation, earning us an excellent 4.5-star Google rating from the community we serve. If you are looking for an opportunity where your clinical skills are highly valued and you can join a dedicated group of teammates, this is the place to grow.Joining our team means stepping into a supportive, professional network dedicated to your development. Because we are part of a larger organization, we ensure all teammates have the resources needed to do their best work and reach their long-term professional aspirations. Our organization supports educational pursuits, offering programs and mentorship designed to help you succeed, whether you are moving toward becoming a credentialed technician or seeking a leadership opportunity. We ensure clear communication, consistent workflows, and a culture where collaboration is the key to providing superior patient care.The quality of medicine you practice here is consistently high, driven by our accreditation and the urgency required for our robust small animal and urgent care services. While we operate locally in Cedar Park, our affiliation grants our veterinarians access to internal specialty consultations and provides our entire medical team with continuous learning opportunities. This means you will handle challenging and rewarding cases while always having expert support available, ensuring that we offer advanced diagnostics and comprehensive treatment plans for every pet that comes through our doors.Cedar Park, TX, offers the ideal blend of metropolitan convenience and relaxed suburban living just outside of Austin. You will find a welcoming community known for its excellent parks, outdoor activities, and family-friendly atmosphere. This is a rapidly growing area that provides abundant housing options, high quality schools, and easy access to cultural events and entertainment. If you are looking for a community where you can maintain a comfortable work-life balance while still having the excitement of Central Texas nearby, Cedar Park is an ideal place to call home.

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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