DVM Student Programs

As a company built & led by veterinarians, Mission Pet Health understands the importance of gaining hands‑on clinical experience. With our student programs, you gain beneficial work experience while obtaining valuable advice, mentorship and exposure – not only to medicine but to important skills such as business operations, management, and client communication.

We offer student jobs and externships/preceptorships to 1st – 4th year DVM students. Typically, these placements are 2 – 4 weeks long, but we are flexible and can meet your schedule's demands. And, you don't have to worry about any Final date to receive applicationss. You simply tell us where you'd like to learn and where you have specific medical interests, and we work with you to find the perfect opportunity.

With 850+ hospitals and specialty centers, you can find the perfect location to gain that hands‑on, real‑world experience.

• Receive broad clinical experience under the supervision of experienced veterinarians including internal medicine, surgery, and any other services the particular hospital offers
• Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures, diagnostics and their interpretation, and direct client communication when possible
• Interpret fecal samples, blood smears, radiographic images, urinalysis, and CBC/Chemistry panels
• Fine‑tune your technical skills
• Participate in case management, diagnostic interpretation, and therapeutic drug selection

• Must be actively enrolled in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program from an accredited university
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
• The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members
• Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
• Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics

You will receive a weekly stipend of $500 for each week you work within the program.

For each year you participate in our student programs, we set aside $5,000 for you. If you decide to make Mission Pet Health your home post‑graduation, you will be rewarded a sign‑on bonus equal to the amount set aside for you. And, your Go Bonus would be in addition to any other financial incentives the hospital might offer upon hiring such as sign‑on bonuses, relocation assistance, etc.!

We built this company around people, not around pet count or production. And we’re built by veterinarians, so we understand that you want to join a team that challenges, supports, and rewards you, a place that gives you amazing opportunities and the freedom to do what you love most. Plus, with 850+ locations, we can find the right spot for you.

Want to live in a big city? Done. Rural community? We’ve got those too. Beach life more your style? We can already hear the seagulls.

Our culture is defined by our WAG (Work Together, Amaze, and Grow) values, and we strive to ensure they resonate with everything we do.

By working together, we uncover solutions…

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Apply today – we can’t wait to meet you!