DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Davis Animal Hospital, LLC; Pensacola, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Davis Animal Hospital in Pensacola, FL is offering an externship track designed for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students who are ready to begin their careers. This externship provides hands-on experience and mentorship in a supportive, full-service environment with a focus on compassionate care.

Externs receive an enhanced stipend of $1,000 per week and the opportunity to progress toward a full-time doctor position.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
• Graduating in 2027; US work authorization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a professional appearance.
• Commitment to high medical standards and veterinary ethics.

Responsibilities

• Receive mentorship and supervision from experienced veterinarians.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures; diagnostic processes.
• Develop diagnostic and clinical skills in a real practice.
• Contribute to client communication when possible.

Skills

DVM student

Professional conduct

Team player

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program

Graduating in 2027

Job description

Davis Animal Hospital is dedicated to celebrating and nurturing the human-animal bond in Pensacola, Florida. Our mission focuses on open and honest communication, preventative care, and treating clients and their pets as family. This unwavering commitment to compassionate, high-quality care has earned us the profound trust of the community, reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating. When you join us, you are stepping into a supportive, full-service medical environment where you can truly do your best work every day alongside dedicated teammates.Working at Davis Animal Hospital means being constantly exposed to complex and rewarding cases, offering unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. Because we handle Specialty and Orthopedic Referral Services, our teammates benefit from unique learning opportunities and the chance to collaborate on advanced case management. We recognize that medicine is a lifelong obligation, accepting the continual improvement of our professional knowledge. You will be supported in an environment designed to help you succeed, whether you are interested in mastering advanced procedures, specializing in a certain area, or moving into leadership roles.As a full-service medical center, we maintain a high standard of care encompassing essential examinations, dentistry referrals, rehabilitation, and various surgical procedures. Our commitment to advanced medicine is underscored by our specialized offerings, including dedicated Specialty and Orthopedic referral appointments with Dr. Montgomery. Furthermore, our robust, after-hours Urgent Care service—operating walk-in hours seven days a week—ensures comprehensive continuity of care and provides our clinical teammates with extensive experience in prioritizing and treating medically critical patients.Pensacola, Florida, offers you the perfect combination of professional opportunity and coastal living. Located directly on the Gulf Coast, this area provides immediate access to stunning white-sand beaches, historic downtown districts, and abundant outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing, and water sports. It is a welcoming community that deeply values its pets and supports practices committed to their health. Joining the Davis Animal Hospital team means gaining an exceptional career while enjoying a desirable, high-quality lifestyle in a vibrant, family-friendly city.

Location Address

9051 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32514

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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