New Grad Externship: $1k/Week + Mentorship

Laguna-Creek-Veterinary-Hospital; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Laguna Creek Veterinary Hospital in Elk Grove, CA, invites DVM students to join an externship track designed to start their careers with hands-on mentorship and a proven path toward a full-time doctor position.

Externs receive an enhanced $1,000/week stipend, and the program focuses on real-world experience, including clinical cases, surgeries, and client interactions within a supportive team.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad clinical experience: mentorship & supervision from experienced veterinarians
• Observe & participate: involvement in medical and surgical procedures, the diagnostic process, and client communication
• Genuine mentorship: team invests in students who train here
• Enhance diagnostic skills: interpret fecal samples, blood smears, radiographs, urinalysis, CBC/Chemistry panels
• Fine-tune technical skills: apply classroom knowledge in a hands-on, supportive environment

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

DVM program enrollment

Job description

Laguna Creek Veterinary Hospital in Elk Grove, CA, invites DVM students to join an externship track designed to start their careers with hands-on mentorship and a proven path toward a full-time doctor position.

Externs receive an enhanced $1,000/week stipend, and the program focuses on real-world experience, including clinical cases, surgeries, and client interactions within a supportive team.