DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Mission Pet Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 211,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Externship stipend

Job summary

East Beach Veterinary Care in Norfolk, VA invites motivated DVM students to join our externship track designed for new graduates. This program offers hands-on experience and a potential path to full-time employment.

Externs earn a generous $1,000 per week stipend, higher than our standard rate, while you gain mentorship, case exposure, and a route to a veterinary career within a supportive network.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a DVM program at an accredited university, graduating in 2027.
• Professional comportment and appearance with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics.
• Compassionate, team-player attitude and respect for clients and pets.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad clinical experience under mentorship from experienced veterinarians.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures and diagnostics.
• Develop diagnostic and client communication skills in a supportive team.
• Refine hands-on abilities in a collaborative environment.

Skills

DVM student

Professional demeanor

Team player

US work authorization

Education

DVM program enrollment

Job description

At East Beach Veterinary Care, located in beautiful Norfolk, VA, we are honored to be a partner in pet healthcare, treating your patients like our own family since 2012. We proudly focus on providing comprehensive small animal services to the community. Your future teammates are deeply committed to exceptional patient care, a commitment reflected in our outstanding 4.8-star Google rating. If you are ready to join a supportive environment and do your best work alongside dedicated veterinary professionals, this is your opportunity. When you join East Beach Veterinary Care, you become part of a network that strongly supports your professional advancement and fosters a culture of continued education. We are dedicated to helping our teammates grow, providing focused programs designed to help you achieve your career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician or moving into a leadership role. We ensure you have the necessary workflow support and educational resources to succeed, helping you develop deep medical confidence in every aspect of your role. You will practice high-quality, comprehensive medicine focusing on wellness and advanced care. Our facility is equipped to handle a range of cases, offering thorough testing and diagnostics, advanced care, and surgical procedures. For complex cases, our veterinarians benefit from seamless access to internal specialty consultations across the network, ensuring every patient receives the highest level of thoughtful care. We are positioned as the community's trusted clinic for everything from preventative services to emergency care. Norfolk, VA offers a dynamic community and an exceptional quality of life centered around the vibrant coastal atmosphere. Located near the Shore Drive area, East Beach Veterinary Care provides a fantastic base for exploring the region and enjoying the many water activities the area provides. Whether you enjoy being close to the water or engaging with a community that highly values its pets, Norfolk provides an ideal setting where you can truly connect with the patients and clients you serve.

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.