DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Externship stipend $1,000/week

Job summary

Georgetown Veterinary Hospital in Charlottesville, VA, offers an externship track for new graduates with a $1,000/week stipend and a clear path toward a full-time doctor role. Join a respectful medical team focused on advanced diagnostics, mentorship, and career growth.

Active enrollment in a DVM program (Class of 2027) is required, with exposure to surgeries, dentistry, ultrasound, and internal medicine. The externship emphasizes hands-on experience in a supportive environment, with potential

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at an accredited university.
• Demonstrated professionalism and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the highest standard of veterinary medicine and ethics.
• Compassionate, team-player 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.
• Genuine mentorship with structured training for career growth.
• Develop diagnostic skills with labs, radiographs, CBC/Chem panels.
• Explore a potential path from extern to full-time doctor.

Skills

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Mentorship

Education

DVM program active enrollment, graduating 2027

Job description

Georgetown Veterinary Hospital, located in beautiful Charlottesville, VA, offers a truly unique opportunity to join a respected and compassionate medical environment. We are defined by our commitment to excellent patient care and a supportive atmosphere where every teammate is valued. Our community clearly trusts the high quality of medicine we deliver, reflected in our exceptional 4.7-star Google rating. We are actively looking for a dedicated veterinary professional who is ready to make a significant impact and grow alongside our experienced team. When you join Georgetown Veterinary Hospital, you become part of a larger network dedicated to ensuring you can do your best work every day. Our goal is to eliminate workplace friction so you can focus entirely on patient care. We provide structured mentorship, continuous education access, and support for your career goals, whether you are pursuing credentialing as a technician or looking to move into a leadership role. We believe in investing in our teammates, creating stability and providing the resources necessary for everyone to succeed professionally and personally. As a medical professional here, you will have the chance to practice high-level care utilizing advanced diagnostics and procedures. Our hospital is equipped to handle complex cases, routinely performing Surgery, comprehensive Dentistry, advanced Ultrasound, and managing Internal Medicine cases. Furthermore, being connected to a broader specialty network means you always have access to internal consultations, ensuring that even the most complex patient challenges are met with expert collaborative knowledge. This commitment to advanced medical support allows you to elevate your skills and practice the sophisticated medicine you desire. Charlottesville, VA, offers an outstanding quality of life that perfectly balances history, culture, and outdoor recreation. Situated at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you will find immediate access to hiking, wineries, and picturesque natural beauty. As the home of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and the University of Virginia, the city possesses a vibrant, educated culture with excellent restaurants, music venues, and art scenes. This is the ideal community if you are looking for a place where you can launch a rewarding veterinary career while enjoying a dynamic, high-quality, and stimulating environment outside the clinic doors.

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.