DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Mission Pet Health; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Forest Veterinary Hospital in Myrtle Beach, SC offers an externship track for DVM students graduating in 2027, with a $1,000 per week stipend and potential to transition to a full-time doctor position. The program provides hands-on, mentor-guided experience in a busy, full-service clinic.

You will work within a compassionate team, developing clinical and surgical skills while evaluating your fit for a long-term career in veterinary medicine.

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.
• 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 process, and client communication.
• Genuine mentorship focused on training and career development.
• Develop diagnostic skills through handling samples, imaging, CBC/Chemistry panels.
• Gain hands-on experience in a supportive, team-based environment.

Skills

DVM student

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program

Job description

Carolina Forest Veterinary Hospital has been a dedicated partner in pet health for the Myrtle Beach community since 2005. When you join us, you are joining a compassionate and experienced team that treats pets like their own family. Our commitment to high standards is reflected in our excellent 4.8-star Google rating, showing the deep trust we have earned from the pet owners we serve. If you are looking for an opportunity where you are supported in providing comprehensive medical care, this is where you can do your best work. You will be welcomed into a family-like atmosphere where compassion and empathy guide every interaction. We understand that strong organizational support is key to your career success. As part of a larger network dedicated to veterinary excellence, our practice focuses on providing all teammates access to robust internal education and mentorship. We prioritize your professional growth, offering structured programs designed to help you achieve your career goals, whether you aim to become a credentialed technician or move into leadership roles. Veterinarians also benefit from easy access to internal specialty consultations, ensuring you always have the resources needed to manage complex cases. Joining this seven-doctor practice means you will deliver advanced, comprehensive veterinary care across various disciplines. Our medical focus encompasses Wellness and Prevention programs, Testing and Diagnostics, Advanced Care, and a full scope of Surgical Procedures. We are committed to being a full-service clinic, ensuring that pet owners receive complete medical support right here in Myrtle Beach. This commitment to delivering a full spectrum of services allows you to practice challenging and rewarding medicine every day. Located in beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, you get the unique opportunity to live and work in one of the East Coast’s most dynamic coastal communities. Known for its miles of stunning beaches, temperate climate, and diverse entertainment options, Myrtle Beach offers a quality of life that supports work-life balance. When you step away from the hospital, you have immediate access to world-class dining, water sports, and endless outdoor activities, making it an ideal place to call home and build your career.

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.