DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Redwood Animal Hospital; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Animal Hospital is offering an externship track in Redondo Beach, CA for veterinary students entering the profession. Externs receive a $1,000/week stipend and gain hands-on experience while being mentored by our four DVMs.

This externship is designed as a potential pathway to a full-time role, with practical training across medical and surgical procedures, diagnostics, and client communication in a supportive, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a DVM program, graduating in 2027.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad clinical experience with mentorship from experienced veterinarians.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures and diagnostics.
• Receive genuine mentorship and structured guidance.
• Develop diagnostic interpretation skills on samples and panels.
• Develop hands-on veterinary skills in a supportive environment.

Skills

DVM student

Clinical observation

Client communication

Team player

Education

DVM student (enrolled)

Job description

Redwood Animal Hospital has proudly served the Redondo Beach community since 2003, dedicating ourselves to comprehensive small animal care. We are known for treating pets like our own, and this commitment is reflected in the trust the community places in us, evidenced by our excellent 4.8-star Google rating. We offer a full-service environment that focuses on preventative health, diagnostics, and urgent intervention. If you are looking for a hospital where you can immediately contribute your medical skills and work alongside experienced veterinarians, this is the perfect opportunity to join our dedicated team.We know that doing your best work requires strong internal support and collaboration. You will be joining an established clinic with a stable and experienced team, including four dedicated DVMs, ready to welcome your perspective. This stability means our focus is on collaborative medical decision-making and continuous learning. We ensure all our teammates have the resources and structure necessary to succeed and grow their careers, whether that involves pursuing new certifications or expanding your surgical skills. You will find that our commitment to patient well-being starts with supporting the professional well-being of every teammate.The quality of medicine at Redwood Animal Hospital is centered on providing complete care across a pet's life. We offer a robust suite of services, including advanced testing and diagnostics to ensure accurate patient assessment. Our surgical procedures cover a wide range of needs, and we maintain capability for urgent care when time is of the essence. You will be practicing in a clean and comfortable facility that enables comprehensive preventative wellness plans alongside complex medical intervention, allowing you to develop a wide array of specialized skills.Practicing in Redondo Beach, California, offers an unparalleled lifestyle. You will be working in a beautiful coastal city known for its vibrant community and excellent quality of life. Redondo Beach is a highly desirable area, giving you access to beaches, harbors, and outdoor activities, all while being centrally located in Southern California. We encourage our teammates to enjoy the surrounding environment, ensuring you maintain a strong work-life balance while building a rewarding career.

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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