DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Mission Pet Health; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1,000/week

Job summary

Bright Cross Animal Clinic in Venice, FL, offers a DVM externship track designed for new graduates entering the veterinary field. The program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and a potential pathway to a full-time role.

Externs receive a $1,000 per week stipend, with supervision from experienced veterinarians and exposure to a broad caseload including surgical and urgent care procedures. This is a two-way opportunity to assess fit and begin your veterinary career locally.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, graduating in 2027.
• Professional comportment and interpersonal skills with a positive attitude.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of veterinary medicine.
• Compassionate, team-player attitude with respect for clients and pets.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Mentorship from experienced veterinarians and supervision.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures and diagnostics.
• Engage in client communication and case discussion when possible.
• Develop diagnostic and hands-on clinical skills in a supportive environment.

Skills

Mentorship

Observation

Client communication

Education

DVM program (accredited university)

Job description

If you are looking for a hospital built on principles of integrity, quality medicine, and lasting relationships, Bright Cross Animal Clinic offers an exceptional fit. Serving the Venice, FL community since 1998, we provide comprehensive veterinary care and urgent services, resulting in deep community trust and an outstanding 4.9-star Google rating. We invite you to join our dedicated group of teammates and discover where you can do your best work. Our success is powered by teammates who share a commitment to loving care and exceptional service. We believe quality veterinary medicine requires a supportive culture where every person is valued. When you join us, you become part of a professional and collaborative group focused on ensuring you have the necessary resources and peer support to succeed and advance your career goals within a positive, team-focused environment. Bright Cross Animal Clinic is a full-service facility equipped to handle a wide range of medical scenarios. We are committed to providing advanced care, ensuring our small animal patients receive comprehensive support from preventative wellness and testing to detailed diagnostics. You will regularly utilize your skills across surgical procedures and urgent care cases, providing complete continuity of care. Furthermore, our specialized offerings include rehabilitation and chiropractic services. Located along the stunning Gulf Coast, Venice, FL offers a fantastic quality of life. This beautiful community is known for its serene beaches, small-town charm, and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. You will find that the relaxed atmosphere and commitment to community spirit mirror the professional culture we maintain inside the clinic, providing a superb backdrop for both your personal and professional growth.

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.