Veterinarian Intern - Small Animal Rotating - Oklahoma City, OK

Innovetive Petcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan assistance

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Vision coverage

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Parental leave

CE allowance

Job summary

Innovetive Petcare in Austin, TX is seeking a Veterinarian Intern for a rotating small animal internship. You’ll learn under experienced clinicians in a fast-paced hospital and gain hands-on skills with diverse cases.

Requirements include a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent and graduation from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary school. Strong teamwork and communication are essential, with opportunities across emergency, ICU, dentistry, exotics, and GP services.

Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent required.
• Graduate of AVMA-accredited veterinary school required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and communicate with clients using top-tier equipment.
• Rotations across emergency, ICU, dentistry, exotics, and general practice for a rounded experience.
• Collaborate with interns and clinicians to discuss cases.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Team collaboration

Exotics care

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Job description

Veterinarian Intern - Small Animal Rotating - Oklahoma City, OK

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Austin, Texas

Compensation: $80,000 / year

Description

Our hospital in Oklahoma City, OK is excited to welcome a Veterinarian Intern to our exceptional team of doctors. If you're eager to learn, collaborate, and grow in a fast-paced, high-quality clinical environment, this is the perfect place to launch your veterinary career.

Must have a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent.

Oklahoma City (OKC) offers specialists a vibrant balance of career advancement and quality of life—where top-tier medicine meets an ever-growing food, arts, and outdoor scene. At our hospital, you'll collaborate with an exceptional team of emergency clinicians, specialists, 24/7 hybrid facility that's redefining care standards in the region. Our technicians are hired for their skills—not confined to a single department—allowing cross‑training across GP, ICU, and ER for a diverse caseload, continuous learning, and strong teamwork across services. With affordable living, diverse caseloads, and a supportive community, OKC is the perfect place to build your career and your home.

What You’ll Experience:

Our internship program is designed to prepare you to confidently diagnose, treat, and communicate with clients using top-tier equipment and Gold Standard Medicine. You’ll benefit from a comprehensive mentorship structure that includes:

• Collaborative case discussions with interns and clinicians
• On-site CE opportunities
• Rotations in emergency, ICU, dentistry, exotics, and general practice for a fully rounded learning experience

Who We’re Looking For:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about high-quality patient care and strong team culture
• Excellent communicator with a professional, positive approach
• Strong collaborator committed to exceptional medicine
• Enthusiasm for working with a diverse caseload, including exotics

What We Offer:

• State-of-the-art equipment and diagnostics
• Highly skilled veterinary technicians and support staff
• 3,000 sq ft Intensive Care Unit with dedicated diagnostic tools
• Dedicated exotics exam and housing area for a low‑stress environment
• 10 modern exam rooms
• Fully equipped rehabilitation department

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Student loan assistance program - up to $20,000 per calendar year for three years
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 529 Gift of College plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Annual CE allowance and additional PTO for CE.

Invest in Your Veterinary Career

We’re committed to supporting veterinarians at every stage of their professional journey. You’ll have access to 1-1 coaching, continuing education, and advanced clinical training designed to help you grow with confidence and achieve your career goals.

We believe investing in our veterinarians leads to better patient care, stronger hospitals, and lasting careers. That’s why we provide opportunities for ongoing professional development throughout the year, including:

• Annual New Graduate Veterinarian Bootcamp in Austin, Texas, featuring immersive clinical training, mentorship, and collaboration with peers and experienced veterinary leaders.
• Advanced surgical training, including off-site high-volume spay/neuter courses.
• Advanced dentistry training, including full-mouth extraction techniques.
• Hands‑on abdominal ultrasound training to strengthen diagnostic capabilities.
• Access to atDove, an industry-leading veterinary learning platform offering hundreds of on-demand CE courses focused on clinical medicine, leadership, communication, and hospital operations.
• A collaborative network of experienced veterinarians and specialists committed to mentorship, knowledge sharing, and lifelong learning.

Our investment in veterinarian development helps:

• Advance clinical skills through ongoing education and hands‑on training.
• Improve patient outcomes by supporting evidence-based medicine.
• Foster mentorship and collaboration
• Provide meaningful opportunities for long‑term career growth and leadership development through our Medical Director cohort program and other educational resources.