What are the responsibilities and job description for the DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity position at Mission Pet Health?
When you join Indian River Veterinary Clinic, you become part of a highly trusted community institution focused exclusively on providing exceptional care for small animals. Our reputation is strong, reflected in an excellent 4.8-star Google rating, which demonstrates the trust and confidence our local pet owners place in our compassionate and dedicated approach. We are looking for experienced veterinary professionals who are ready to immerse themselves in a supportive environment where medical excellence is the standard. This is your opportunity to do your best work and make a tangible difference in the lives of pets and their families in Indian River, Michigan. Becoming one of our teammates means gaining immediate access to a network dedicated to career advancement and professional growth. We believe in investing deeply in our people, providing programs designed to support you as you achieve your professional goals, whether that involves moving into leadership or completing advanced training. Our broader organizational structure ensures robust educational opportunities and internal systems are in place to support strong workflows, helping our entire team succeed daily in a collaborative atmosphere. At Indian River Veterinary Clinic, the clinical focus is exclusively on providing high-quality small animal medicine. As part of a larger organization committed to clinical excellence, our veterinarians have immediate access to internal specialty consultation support for complex cases, ensuring that our patients receive the most comprehensive care possible. You will be practicing medicine in a facility where continuous clinical improvement is prioritized, providing you with the tools and support needed to expand your skills and offer advanced treatment options to our loyal clientele. Indian River, Michigan, is the definition of northern Michigan living, offering a peaceful and scenic backdrop for both your career and personal life. Situated amidst stunning natural beauty, this community provides an ideal setting for anyone who enjoys year-round outdoor recreation and a relaxed pace of life. Joining us means integrating yourself into a warm, welcoming community where neighbors know each other and where the demand for quality veterinary care is consistent and highly appreciative.
DVM Mission Launch: Externship New Graduate Opportunity
$1,000/Week Stipend | Open to the Class of 2027
We’re doing more than offering a great externship—we’re looking for the veterinarians who will join our team. This is an externship track designed for students who are ready to start thinking about where they’ll launch their careers.
Externs in this track receive an enhanced stipend of $1,000/week—double our standard rate—because this experience is tied to a hiring opportunity. This hospital has an open new-grad doctor position, and your externship here is a genuine first step toward a full-time role. You get paid, hands-on experience, and we both get the chance to see if this is the right fit for your career.
This externship is designed to give you a real, working look at what it’s like to practice here—the team, the caseload, the community, and the day-to-day. Think of it as a two-way conversation. You get to evaluate whether this is where you want to begin your career, and we get to know you as a future colleague. There’s no obligation, and there’s no pressure. But if it clicks, the path from extern to full-time doctor here is a short one.
What To Expect
DVM Mission Launch: Externship New Graduate Opportunity
$1,000/Week Stipend | Open to the Class of 2027
We’re doing more than offering a great externship—we’re looking for the veterinarians who will join our team. This is an externship track designed for students who are ready to start thinking about where they’ll launch their careers.
Externs in this track receive an enhanced stipend of $1,000/week—double our standard rate—because this experience is tied to a hiring opportunity. This hospital has an open new-grad doctor position, and your externship here is a genuine first step toward a full-time role. You get paid, hands-on experience, and we both get the chance to see if this is the right fit for your career.
This externship is designed to give you a real, working look at what it’s like to practice here—the team, the caseload, the community, and the day-to-day. Think of it as a two-way conversation. You get to evaluate whether this is where you want to begin your career, and we get to know you as a future colleague. There’s no obligation, and there’s no pressure. But if it clicks, the path from extern to full-time doctor here is a short one.
What To Expect
- 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
- 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.
Salary : $1,000