DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Acredale Animal Hospital, LLC; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000/week stipend

Potential full-time role

Job summary

Acredale Animal Hospital – Kempsville in Virginia Beach is offering an externship track for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students, with mentorship and hands-on experience in a collaborative hospital setting.

The program includes a $1,000 per week stipend and an open path to a future full-time doctor position, designed to help you start your veterinary career in a supportive community. Enrollment is for the Class of 2027, with career growth opportunities in small animal care.

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.
• Compassionate, team-player attitude and respect for clients and their pets.

Responsibilities

• Receive mentorship & supervision from experienced veterinarians to gain hands-on experience.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures, diagnostic processes, and client communication.
• Contribute to a collaborative, supportive team environment and assess fit for a future full-time role.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Team player

US work authorization

Education

DVM program enrollment

Job description

Acredale Animal Hospital – Kempsville has proudly served the Virginia Beach community since 1986, providing compassionate, comprehensive small animal care. Our commitment to treating every pet like family has earned us an excellent 4.6-star Google rating and the trust of pet owners throughout the area.

Join a collaborative team that values mentorship, continuing education, and professional growth. Our full-service hospital offers wellness and preventive care, advanced diagnostics, surgery, urgent care, and advanced medical services, giving you the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine while expanding your skills in a supportive environment.

Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, our hospital offers the perfect blend of career growth and coastal living, with beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant community that makes it an exceptional place to build a rewarding veterinary 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.