DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Mission Pet Health; Melissa (TX); On-site; USD 2,366,000 - 2,730,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Externship program

Weekly stipend

Mentorship and growth

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Melissa invites DVM students to join an externship track designed for new graduates. Participants receive a $1,000/week stipend and exposure to a broad clinical caseload in a supportive, mentoring environment.

The program is open to the Class of 2027 and aims to transition externs into full-time doctors if there is mutual fit. Expect hands-on experience, case discussions, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a DVM program at an accredited university, graduating in 2027.
• Strong communication, professional comportment, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Externship with mentorship from experienced veterinarians.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures and diagnostics.
• Two-way process to assess fit for future full-time Doctor position.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Team player

Education

DVM program enrollment

Graduating 2027

Job description

Welcome to the Animal Hospital of Melissa, where we believe pets are important members of the family, and providing the highest level of comprehensive veterinary care is our core mission. Since 2007, we have been a trusted partner in the Melissa community, building deep relationships that are reflected in our excellent 4.8-star Google rating. We are looking for a dedicated veterinary professional who is ready to step into a role where you can truly do your best work alongside passionate teammates. Joining our practice means becoming part of a supportive network that puts your professional development first. We champion a culture of continuous learning, ensuring that all teammates have the mentorship and educational resources needed to grow their expertise. If you aspire to leadership or career advancement, we offer structured programs designed to help you achieve those goals. We want to ensure you have the tools to succeed, whether that involves becoming a credentialed technician or furthering your clinical knowledge through specialized consultations. At Animal Hospital of Melissa, you will be delivering comprehensive small animal care spanning everything from preventative wellness to Advanced Care and complex Surgical Procedures. The clinical caseload includes extensive Testing and Diagnostics and vital Urgent Care services, allowing you to utilize a wide range of your skills daily. You will have access to internal specialty consultations across the network, ensuring that you can always deliver the highest standard of medicine and patient outcomes in every scenario. The Animal Hospital of Melissa is rooted right here in Melissa, TX. This location has allowed us to serve as a full-service, reliable veterinary provider not only to the immediate area but to surrounding communities as well. If you are looking for a stable and community-focused environment where your commitment to pet health is appreciated every day, this is the place for you.

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.