DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Lake-Huron; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1,000/week

Externship leading to full-time

Job summary

Lake-Huron offers an externship track for veterinary students, with a $1,000/week stipend and a clear path to a full-time doctor role. Open to the Class of 2027, this program combines paid hands-on experience with mentorship in a supportive team.

You\'ll gain exposure to surgery, diagnostics, and client communication, while developing clinical skills in a real clinical setting that emphasizes patient care and professional growth within a larger network.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, 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.
• 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, the diagnostic process, and client communication.
• Genuine mentorship and dedicated support to develop your hands-on abilities and diagnostic skills.

Skills

Professional comportment

Interpersonal skills

Team player

US work authorization

Education

DVM student

Job description

Join an AAHA-accredited small animal hospital committed to patient care, clinical excellence, and the highest standards of veterinary medicine. Our collaborative team supports your growth through mentorship, continuing education, advanced equipment, and opportunities to develop your skills—from surgery and diagnostics to leadership or advanced credentialing.As part of a larger veterinary network, you’ll have access to specialty consultation and clinical support for complex cases, along with the resources and technology needed to provide high-quality care.Located where Lake Huron meets the St. Clair River, Port Huron offers a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle with beautiful waterfront views, boating, hiking, historic sites, and plenty of outdoor recreation—combining small-town charm with the amenities of a mid-sized city.

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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