DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Mission Pet Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrock Hospital for Animals in Wichita, KS offers an externship track designed for recent graduates entering veterinary medicine. Externs receive a $1,000/week stipend and hands-on mentorship with the goal of a future full-time position.

The program provides real, observed clinical work across wellness, surgery, and urgent care, with a path to longer-term employment if the fit is right for both sides. Expect a collaborative, supportive team environment focused on developing skills.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at an accredited university, graduating in 2027.
• Externship track designed for students starting their career in veterinary medicine.
• Externs receive mentorship and hands-on experience.
• Open to new graduates with a pathway to a full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad clinical experience under mentorship and supervision from experienced veterinarians.
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures and diagnostic processes.
• Engage in client communication when possible and learn veterinary workflows.
• Develop diagnostic and technical skills in a supportive, team-oriented setting.

Skills

Mentorship

Clinical observation

Teamwork

Education

DVM program enrollment

Job description

You are invited to join the passionate teammates at Northrock Hospital for Animals, a full-service veterinary clinic proudly serving the Wichita, KS community since 1982. The foundation of our mission is simple: we treat every pet like our own, delivering loving attention and the highest possible standard of care. This commitment to excellence is deeply appreciated by the community, evidenced by our outstanding 4.9-star Google rating. If you are looking for a place where devoted, experienced animal lovers collaborate to provide comprehensive care—including wellness, surgery, and urgent needs—this is your opportunity to do your best work. Becoming a teammate at Northrock Hospital means joining a highly trained and experienced group committed to mutual support. We believe in providing an environment where you can collaborate effectively with devoted animal lovers who share your passion for service. Here, you become a valued member of a long-standing organization dedicated to your success, ensuring you have the necessary resources and established structure to focus on the highest patient outcomes and achieve professional growth alongside your colleagues. When you join us, you will be part of a small animal practice offering a wide spectrum of medical services. Our comprehensive care spans essential Pet Wellness and Prevention, thorough Testing and Diagnostics, and Advanced Care procedures. We are equipped to handle complex cases, providing extensive Surgical Procedures and necessary Urgent Care needs for the community. This diverse case load ensures you maintain a high level of medical engagement and continue to sharpen your professional skills every day. Northrock Hospital for Animals is deeply integrated into the city of Wichita, Kansas, a community that trusts us as their full-service veterinary partner. Wichita offers a welcoming setting where our teammates can live and contribute outside of the hospital setting. By placing our roots here, we ensure you have both an engaging and challenging career opportunity and a vibrant place to call home within this active Kansas community.

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.