DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

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

Job summary

Bethany Family Pet Clinic, located in Portland, Oregon, offers a DVM externship track designed for 2027 graduates seeking hands-on mentorship and real practice experience. This program includes a competitive stipend and exposure to urgent care, cardiology, and internal medicine cases.

As part of our externship, you will gain supervised, varied clinical duties and observe procedures, with the potential to transition into a full-time doctor role if we click as colleagues.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, graduating in 2027.
• Commitment to practicing high standards of medicine and ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional comportment.

Responsibilities

• Externship with mentorship and supervision from experienced veterinarians.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures, diagnostics, and client communication when possible.
• Genuine mentorship and investment in your development as a future colleague.
• Develop diagnostic and clinical skills across varied caseloads and settings.
• Two-way interview: assess fit for a future full-time role while gaining hands-on experience.

Skills

Professional communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Authorization to work in the United St

Education

DVM program enrollment

Graduating in 2027

Job description

Bethany Family Pet Clinic is deeply committed to providing gold-standard patient care, evidenced by our respected AAHA Accreditation. This consistent focus on compassionate and high-quality medicine has earned us a strong reputation and a 4.6-star Google rating from the Portland community, reflecting genuine trust in our services. We believe in cultivating an inclusive and supportive environment where every veterinarian is empowered to practice the highest level of medicine and succeed. If you are looking for an opportunity to truly grow your skills alongside dedicated teammates, this is your next step. When you join us, you become part of a network that is passionately dedicated to your professional success. We understand that knowledgeable and supported teammates deliver the best care, which is why we offer robust resources to help you achieve your career goals. Whether you are aiming for advanced certifications, seeking mentorship, or looking to move into a leadership role, you will find tailored programs designed to help you do your best work. We foster a collaborative culture where sharing knowledge and supporting one another is central to our daily operations, providing the stability you need to focus purely on patient outcomes. As a veterinarian at Bethany Family Pet Clinic, you will have access to varied and challenging caseloads, moving beyond general small animal practice. We provide essential urgent care services to the community, and you will work closely with teammates experienced in advanced diagnostics and treatment planning across complex Cardiology and Internal Medicine cases. Practicing AAHA-accredited medicine ensures you are constantly learning and utilizing advanced techniques and equipment. Our focus is on comprehensive, proactive care that allows you to explore complex cases and utilize the full breadth of your medical training every day. Located in vibrant Portland, Oregon, you will discover a unique blend of natural beauty and metropolitan excitement. Portland is famous for its exceptional food scene, commitment to sustainability, and unparalleled access to the outdoors, including easy access to hiking trails in Forest Park and quick weekend trips to the Oregon coast or Mount Hood. Joining the team here means achieving outstanding work-life balance in a city that values creativity and community. This location offers an ideal setting for ambitious veterinary professionals looking for a high quality of life outside the clinic.

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.