DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad

Denton Veterinary Center has been a trusted partner in pet healthcare since 1991, serving the Denton, TX community with comprehensive small animal medical services. We treat every pet like our own, which is why our dedication to quality patient care has earned us recognition as one of the best veterinarians in Denton by the Denton Record-Chronicle's Readers' Choice Awards.

Our commitment to compassion is further reflected by our status as a Feline-Friendly animal hospital, dedicated to reducing stress for our cat patients. The community trusts us, reflecting our strong 4.8-star Google rating. If you are seeking an opportunity where you can genuinely do your best work alongside collaborative teammates, we invite you to join our growing practice.

As a valued teammate, you will join a practice that prioritizes a culture of continuous learning and support. We understand that success comes through collaboration, and you will have dedicated access to our network's internal resources, including specialty consultations and educational programs designed specifically to help you achieve your career goals. Whether you are aiming to become a credentialed technician or looking to transition into a leadership role, we are committed to providing the resources and mentorship necessary for you to grow professionally.

We are dedicated to supporting our teammates so they can focus on delivering exceptional medical care and doing their best work every day.

Denton Veterinary Center offers full-service veterinary medicine, ensuring you have the tools necessary to treat complex cases. Our known services include comprehensive Wellness and Prevention, in-depth Testing and Diagnostics, Advanced Care, and a robust schedule for Surgical Procedures. We also provide crucial Urgent Care services for the Denton area, allowing us to manage emergencies and critical cases locally. To optimize workflow and ensure consistent patient care, we utilize drop-off appointments, enabling our clinical teammates to manage their schedule efficiently while providing thorough service.

Located in Denton, Texas, you will find a supportive community that highly values their local veterinary care. The stability of our weekly schedule, operating Monday through Friday until 5:30 PM and Saturday mornings until noon, means you have predictable hours that allow you to enjoy all that the North Texas area has to offer. Denton offers a welcoming environment where our reputation for being thorough and caring has fostered tremendous community trust, reflected in our consistently positive feedback.

Joining our team means integrating into a medical hub where our history, excellent ratings, and focused patient care allow you to make a true impact every day.

Job Description

$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.

• 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…