DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad

Total Veterinary Care Hospital in Cicero, New York, is where compassionate care meets clinical excellence. We are driven by a singular mission: providing outstanding medical services to the companion animals we serve while fostering a supportive and educational environment for every single person who walks through our doors.

Our commitment to the community is reflected in our excellent 4.5-star Google rating, a true testament to the quality of trust and care we build daily. If you are looking for a hospital where your dedication is recognized and the pursuit of excellence is the standard, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.

When you join the team at Total Veterinary Care Hospital, you gain the stability and resources of a wider organization dedicated to helping every teammate succeed. We prioritize professional development, offering mentorship programs and financial support for continuing education and credentialing, ensuring you can achieve your highest career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed veterinary technician or moving into a leadership role.

We know that doing your best work requires a healthy balance, and our supportive environment is designed to maximize operational efficiency and collaborative success for everyone on the floor.

Our dedication to excellent patient outcomes is unwavering. You will work in a modern facility that supports comprehensive preventative, diagnostic, and surgical procedures. For cases requiring advanced expertise, our veterinarians benefit from seamless access to internal specialty consultations across the network, ensuring that every patient receives the highest level of care possible. We believe that equipping our teammates with the best tools and educational opportunities is fundamental to delivering the high standard of veterinary medicine our clients expect from us every single day.

The Total Veterinary Care Hospital is located in beautiful Cicero, New York, offering a desirable mix of relaxed suburban living and easy access to the excitement of Central New York. Located just a short drive from Syracuse, you enjoy a lower cost of living while having quick access to city amenities, cultural attractions, and dining. Cicero itself is perfectly situated near major outdoor recreational areas, including the shores of Oneida Lake, providing ample opportunity for year-round activities like hiking, boating, and enjoying the changing seasons of upstate New York.

This community is an ideal location for veterinary professionals seeking both a rewarding career and a high quality of life.

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.

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