DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Mission Pet Health; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Hospital in Ozark, MO offers an externship track designed for DVM students, with a $1,000/week stipend and a pathway toward a future full-time role. The program emphasizes mentorship, hands-on experience, and clinical exposure in a collaborative team.

Open to the Class of 2027, this externship is intended to help you assess fit while gaining practical veterinary experience in a supportive hospital setting near Ozark and Springfield.

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.
• Commitment to practicing high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures, under mentorship.
• Receive supervision from experienced veterinarians while expanding skills.
• Engage in client communication and diagnostic processes as appropriate.
• Develop hands-on abilities in a supportive environment and contribute to patient care.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Excellent interpersonal skills

Positive, friendly attitude

Authorization to work in the United

Education

Active enrollment in DVM program, graduating 2027

Job description

Join a practice dedicated to clinical excellence at Best Friends Animal Hospital, where your passion for animal welfare meets high-quality medicine. As a facility with an impressive 4.7-star Google rating, we provide comprehensive care ranging from advanced diagnostics to specialized surgery. You will work in a modern environment that prioritizes the human-animal bond, ensuring every patient receives the compassionate attention they deserve. Your professional journey is supported by collaborative teammates who value open communication and mutual respect. We believe in fostering an environment where you can grow through mentorship and continuous learning. Whether you are looking to refine your surgical techniques or expand your internal medicine knowledge, you will succeed and reach your full potential here. We empower you to take ownership of your role within a culture that celebrates individual contributions. Beyond the clinic, you will discover the charm and natural beauty of Ozark, Missouri. Nestled near the Ozark Mountains, this vibrant community offers a perfect backdrop for work-life balance. Spend your weekends exploring trails at Finley River Park or enjoying local dining in the historic downtown area. With its friendly atmosphere and proximity to Springfield, Ozark provides the ideal blend of small-town comfort and modern amenities.

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.