DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1,000/week

Job summary

Whitehaven Veterinary Center Pets And Pigs in Davenport, IA is offering a DVM externship and new graduate opportunity designed to launch your veterinary career. You will gain hands-on experience while earning a stipend and exploring a potential full-time role.

This externship track provides mentorship from experienced doctors, exposure to medical and surgical procedures, and a chance to join a high-quality practice that values education and career growth.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a DVM program at an accredited university, graduating in 2027.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Externship with mentorship and supervision from experienced veterinarians.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures, diagnostic processes, and client communication when possible.
• Two-way opportunity with potential to hire as a full-time doctor.

Education

Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at an accredited university, graduation in 2027

Job description

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.

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.