DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad

At Imlay City Veterinary Clinic, located in the welcoming community of Imlay City, MI, we invite you to join a supportive environment dedicated to providing exceptional small animal care. Our commitment to quality medicine is strongly validated by the community, reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating. We know that practicing high-quality medicine requires a genuine sense of connection and collaboration, and that starts with valuing every single member of our team.

If you are looking for a place where you can immediately contribute your expertise and succeed professionally, this is your opportunity. When you join our clinic, you gain access to a robust network that champions your professional development. We foster a culture of continued education, ensuring every teammate has the resources necessary to reach their full potential. We offer structured programs designed to help all teammates achieve ambitious career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed veterinary technician, moving into leadership roles, or pursuing specialized interests.

We are committed to providing the mentorship and support you need to do your best work every day. While practicing high-quality small animal medicine here in Imlay City, you will benefit from specialized intellectual support throughout your day. Our veterinarians are fully supported with access to internal specialty consultations and resources, ensuring complex cases receive comprehensive attention without you having to navigate them alone.

We consistently invest in modern workflows and operational efficiency to reduce administrative burden, allowing you to focus your energy entirely on patient care. This comprehensive support structure ensures a high standard of medical quality and a sustainable pace for every member of the clinic. Imlay City, Michigan offers a welcoming, approachable lifestyle rooted in Midwestern charm. Located in Lapeer County, the area provides a peaceful setting while still allowing convenient access to larger metropolitan areas.

This community-focused location provides an ideal balance between professional commitment and personal life, giving you the ability to pursue your career goals without sacrificing the quality of your free time. We look forward to welcoming you to this excellent Michigan community.

$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:
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