DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Whitehaven Vet Center; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1,000/week

Potential path to full-time role

Job summary

Whitehaven Veterinary Center Pets And Pigs in Davenport, IA offers an externship track for veterinary students ready to start their careers. You’ll gain hands-on experience under experienced veterinarians while working on real cases in a high-quality practice.

Open to the Class of 2027, the externship provides a $1,000/week stipend and mentorship, with a potential path to a full-time doctor role. You will build professional skills in a collaborative team and community setting.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a DVM program, graduating in 2027.
• Professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad clinical experience under mentorship.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures.
• Develop diagnostic and client communication skills.
• Build hands-on abilities in a supportive environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional conduct

Team player

Ethics commitment

Education

DVM student (class of 2027)

Job description

Whitehaven Veterinary Center Pets and Pigs

Date Published

08-28-2026

Pay Class

PRN

Working Arrangement

On-site

Description & Requirements

Company Overview

Welcome to Whitehaven Veterinary Center Pets And Pigs in Davenport, IA. We believe that providing exceptional patient care starts with creating a supportive environment where you feel valued and challenged every day. Our unwavering commitment to medical standards is reflected in our proud AAHA accreditation, ensuring you practice at the highest level of care. This dedication to excellence resonates deeply within the community, earning us an outstanding 4.8-star Google rating. If you are looking to integrate into a high-quality practice where you can truly grow your veterinary career, this is your opportunity.When you join Whitehaven, you become part of a network committed to supporting you in doing your best work. We foster a culture focused on continuous education and career advancement for all our teammates. If achieving specific career goals, such as becoming a credentialed technician or moving into a leadership role, is important to you, you will find robust programs in place to support that journey. We ensure that our entire team has the resources needed to succeed professionally and personally.Quality medicine is the core of our practice. Whitehaven Veterinary Center is dedicated to comprehensive small animal medicine, offering complex care opportunities like advanced orthopedics. To ensure our patients receive the most informed treatment plans, our veterinarians have direct access to internal specialty consultations and cutting‑edge resources within our network. You will be practicing high‑level, accredited medicine that challenges you daily and expands your existing skill set.Whitehaven Veterinary Center is deeply rooted in the community of Davenport, IA. Joining our team means integrating into a supportive local environment that trusts our quality of care, as demonstrated by our exceptional community rating. You will discover a welcoming place where building lasting relationships with clients and their beloved pets is central to the practice experience, offering a fulfilling professional 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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