Externship to Full-Time DVM: $1,000/Week Stipend

Mission Pet Health; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Sepulveda Animal Hospital in Culver City, CA offers an externship track designed for DVM students ready to launch their careers, with a $1,000/week stipend and a path to a full-time doctor role.

You will gain hands-on experience, mentorship from experienced veterinarians, and exposure to medical and surgical procedures, diagnostics, and client communication in a collaborative, supportive team.

This program emphasizes real-world practice and professional growth in a community-focused hospital.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at an accredited university, graduating in 2027
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Sepulveda Animal Hospital in Culver City, CA offers an externship track designed for DVM students ready to launch their careers, with a $1,000/week stipend and a path to a full-time doctor role.

You will gain hands-on experience, mentorship from experienced veterinarians, and exposure to medical and surgical procedures, diagnostics, and client communication in a collaborative, supportive team.

This program emphasizes real-world practice and professional growth in a community-focused hospital.