DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Village Veterinary Hospital, LLC; Mount Juliet (TN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Externship path to full-time

Job summary

Village Veterinary Hospital, LLC in Mount Juliet, TN is offering an externship track for DVM students graduating in 2027. This program provides hands-on experience, mentorship from experienced veterinarians, and exposure to a full spectrum of clinical and surgical cases in a supportive team environment.

Externs receive a $1,000 per week stipend, with a clear path to a full-time doctor role if the fit is right.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• Compassionate, team-player attitude and respect for clients and their pets.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad clinical experience under supervision and mentorship.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures, diagnostic processes, and client communication.
• Receive genuine mentorship and hands-on training in a supportive environment.
• Develop diagnostic and technical skills across typical small-animal cases.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Education

DVM program (student)

Graduating 2027

Job description

Village Veterinary Hospital, established in 2006, is ready to welcome you to our experienced and caring team in Mount Juliet, TN. Our foundational mission is to provide the highest level of comprehensive veterinary medicine in a comfortable atmosphere while honoring the human-animal bond. This dedication to quality is reflected in our exceptional community reputation; pet owners have awarded us an outstanding 4.9-star Google rating. When you join our practice, you join a supportive group dedicated to making sure you have the tools and environment needed to do your best work every day.We understand that your career growth is paramount. Our practice is built on a foundation established over many years, giving you a stable and experienced environment where you can truly grow professionally. As a member of our network, you will have access to educational resources, internal specialty consultations, and mentorship programs designed to help all our teammates achieve their career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician or stepping into a leadership role within the hospital. We prioritize creating a culture where compassionate and knowledgeable teammates feel supported to succeed.As a full-service small animal clinic, we ensure you have access to the diagnostic and therapeutic tools necessary to practice gold-standard medicine. Our service offerings span the full spectrum of care, including proactive wellness and prevention, advanced testing and diagnostics, and complex surgical procedures. We also maintain a commitment to the local community by providing crucial urgent and emergency care services, allowing you to manage diverse and challenging medical cases that will help expand your professional skills.Mount Juliet, TN, provides a welcoming and rapidly growing community environment where you can establish deep professional roots. The hospital serves as a trusted veterinary clinic for pet owners in this region, partnering with them through all stages of their pet's healthcare journey. This is a place where professional reputation matters, and our long history ensures that you will be immediately welcomed as a valued provider who is dedicated to both clinical excellence and the compassionate treatment of the pets and people we serve.

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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