Externship to Full-Time Vet Doctor — $1k/Week for New Grads

Mission Pet Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1k/week

Job summary

Den Herder Veterinary Hospital in Waterloo, IA offers an externship track designed for DVM students and new graduates ready to launch their careers. This program pairs you with experienced clinicians in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment.

Externs receive a $1,000/week stipend and participate in real cases across surgery, internal medicine, exotics, and diagnostics, with a clear path toward a full-time role if you fit the team.

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 compassionate, team-player attitude and a respect for clients and their pets.

Responsibilities

• Externship track designed for DVM students graduating in 2027.
• Hands-on mentorship and exposure to surgery, internal medicine, exotics, and diagnostics.
• Observe and participate in daily clinical workflow and client communication.

Skills

Mentorship

Client communication

Team player

Education

DVM program enrollment

Graduating 2027

Job description

Den Herder Veterinary Hospital in Waterloo, IA offers an externship track designed for DVM students and new graduates ready to launch their careers. This program pairs you with experienced clinicians in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment.

Externs receive a $1,000/week stipend and participate in real cases across surgery, internal medicine, exotics, and diagnostics, with a clear path toward a full-time role if you fit the team.