DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Mission Pet Health; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1,000/week

Externship track

Potential full-time opportunity

Job summary

The Animal Clinic in Port Charlotte, Florida, is offering a DVM externship track designed for Class of 2027 graduates. This program provides paid hands-on experience with mentorship from experienced veterinarians and the potential to transition to a full-time role after externship completion.

Externs receive a $1,000/week stipend and gain exposure to small animal, exotics, and diagnostic procedures in an AAHA-accredited setting, with support for professional development and career growth within

Qualifications

• Externship track designed for students ready to start their careers.
• Mentorship and hands-on experience from experienced veterinarians.
• Opportunities to observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Externs gain hands-on experience under supervision.
• Observe & participate in diagnostic and surgical procedures when possible.
• Receive genuine mentorship to develop clinical skills and professional behavior.

Skills

Mentorship

Clinical observation

Teamwork

Education

Active enrollment in DVM program (graduating 2027)

Job description

When you join The Animal Clinic in Port Charlotte, Florida, you become part of a legacy of exceptional care stretching back to 1978. We are committed to providing the highest quality veterinary medicine, which is why we proudly maintain our American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accreditation. This rigorous standard ensures we meet benchmarks in areas including surgery, diagnostic imaging, and patient care. The community consistently recognizes our dedication, naming us a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite and giving us an excellent 4.8-star Google rating. If you are ready to use your advanced skills in a highly respected, patient-focused environment, this is where you can do your best work. We believe that great medicine starts with supporting our teammates. Our established practice structure includes three dedicated veterinarians and a hospital manager focused on continuity of care. You will join a culture where professional development is encouraged, ensuring you have the resources and mentorship needed to succeed. Because we emphasize advanced care and diagnostics, every teammate is empowered to contribute meaningfully to high-quality patient outcomes and grow their professional skill set. The quality of medicine at The Animal Clinic is comprehensive and varied, providing stimulating cases daily. You will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge base while supporting small animal patients, exotics, and small mammals. Our service list includes advanced care, surgical procedures, urgent care, testing and diagnostics, and specialized oncology services. Working within an AAHA-accredited facility means you are directly supported by industry-leading standards for safety, cleanliness, and modern anesthesiology practices, allowing you to focus completely on complex medical cases. Port Charlotte, Florida, offers a distinct coastal atmosphere in which to build your career. The Animal Clinic is deeply established in the local area, having served the community reliably since 1978. This deep connection ensures a loyal client base that values the high level of medical care you provide. You will find yourself practicing medicine in a supportive environment where community relationships and pet wellness are paramount.

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.