DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Mission Pet Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000/week stipend

Externship track

Potential full-time

Job summary

Bigger Road Kettering in Kettering, Ohio, offers a DVM externship track designed for the Class of 2027. The program provides a $1,000 per week stipend and hands-on experience with mentorship from seasoned veterinarians.

This externship can serve as a pathway to a full-time position within our AAHA-accredited practice. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a DVM program, committed to high standards of patient care, and authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an accredited DVM program and graduating in 2027.
• Commitment to high standards of veterinary care and ethics.
• Desire to gain hands-on clinical and surgical experience under mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures when possible.
• Receive mentorship and supervision from experienced veterinarians.
• Develop diagnostic and client-communication skills in a team setting.
• Evaluate cases and contribute to the clinical caseload during externship.

Skills

Mentorship

Client communication

Teamwork

Diagnostic skills

Education

DVM student, graduating 2027

Job description

We invite you to join the highly respected team at Bigger Road Kettering, an established small animal practice dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. We are proud to be AAHA Accredited, a status that confirms our commitment to the highest standards of veterinary excellence and continuous improvement. This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to join a supportive environment where you can immediately contribute your specialized skills and passion while feeling truly valued. At Bigger Road Kettering, we understand that supporting our teammates is the cornerstone of great medicine. You will find a culture focused intently on professional growth, education, and shared goals. As part of a larger network, you have access to extensive educational resources and mentorship programs designed to help you succeed, whether you are aiming for credentialing as a veterinary technician or seeking to move into leadership. Our commitment is to ensure you always have the necessary support and resources to do your best work every single day. Delivering superior quality medicine is paramount at our AAHA Accredited hospital. We prioritize advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities for our small animal patients. Beyond the local resources, our affiliation provides direct access to internal specialty consultations, giving you the immediate ability to collaborate with experts on complex cases. We strive to invest in technology and training that allows you to continually expand your medical skills and confidently offer comprehensive, cutting-edge care to our community. Located in Kettering, Ohio, your new community is a highly desirable suburb of Dayton known for its outstanding quality of life. Kettering offers beautiful parks, excellent school systems, and a vibrant local culture, providing a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and convenient access to metropolitan amenities. You will find that this stable, friendly community provides an ideal setting to build both your professional career and your personal life.

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.