DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

West-Rome-Animal-Clinic; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1,000/week

Job summary

West Rome Animal Clinic in West Rome, GA offers a veterinary externship track with a $1,000/week stipend, designed for students graduating in 2027. This externship is a stepping stone toward a full‑time role, providing paid hands‑on experience and evaluation of fit for a future colleague.

Mentorship and real caseload exposure are central to the program. The externship emphasizes practical learning, diagnostic and surgical observation, and client communication within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad clinical experience with mentorship and supervision from experienced veterinarians.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures, diagnostic process, and client communication where possible.
• Genuine mentorship to ensure you are supported and not lost in the shuffle.

Skills

DVM enrollment

Professional demeanor

Clinical skill development

Education

DVM program enrollment

Job description

West Rome Animal Clinic is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive, collaborative environment where every teammate matters. We are proud to be AAHA Accredited, a distinction reflecting our unwavering commitment to the highest standards of veterinary excellence. This dedication is felt by our clients, who consistently award us a remarkable 4.7-star rating on Google. When you join us in West Rome, GA, you are joining a practice built on medical integrity and community trust, offering you the immediate opportunity to do your best work.As part of a supportive network of hospitals, you gain access to resources that ensure you have the tools to genuinely succeed. We prioritize professional development, offering programs designed to help all teammates achieve ambitious career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician, moving into leadership, or pursuing advanced education. We foster a genuine culture of growth and collaboration, ensuring dedicated mentorship and workflow support are always available so you can focus on patient care without unnecessary distraction.The quality of medicine at West Rome Animal Clinic is focused on comprehensive small animal care, specializing in advanced diagnostics and treatment. Our facility is equipped to handle complex cases, offering specialized services in Orthopedics and Surgery. For those complex medical challenges, our network affiliation ensures that you have ready access to internal specialty consultations, bringing world-class expertise right to your local caseload. This allows you to continually expand your clinical skills and provide high-level medical outcomes daily.Located in beautiful West Rome, Georgia, you will find a charming community that balances southern hospitality with easy access to nature and local history. The area offers a lower cost of living compared to major metropolitan hubs, allowing you to maximize your compensation and achieve a satisfying work-life balance. Joining West Rome means becoming an integral part of a tight-knit community where you can build lasting relationships both inside and outside the clinic.

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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