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

Mission Pet Health; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid externship

Mentorship

Hiring pathway to full-time

Competitive stipend

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Hospital (Ozark) offers a veterinary externship designed for students preparing to start their careers. This program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to medical and surgical cases within a supportive team.

Externs in this track receive a $1,000 per week stipend and a clear path toward a full-time doctor position, as the team evaluates candidates for future hiring. Paid, hands-on experience is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, graduating in 2027.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Professional comportment and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures.
• Receive mentorship and supervision from experienced veterinarians.
• Gain broad clinical experience with diagnostic processes and client communication when possible.
• Develop hands-on skills in a supportive environment.

Skills

Mentorship

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

DVM program

Job description

Best Friends Animal Hospital (Ozark) offers a veterinary externship designed for students preparing to start their careers. This program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to medical and surgical cases within a supportive team.

Externs in this track receive a $1,000 per week stipend and a clear path toward a full-time doctor position, as the team evaluates candidates for future hiring. Paid, hands-on experience is emphasized.