DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad

At Hales Corners Veterinary Clinic, we invite you to join a distinguished practice known for excellence in small animal care. We are proud to be AAHA Accredited, a status reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of veterinary medicine. The trust we have built within the Hales Corners, WI, community is clearly reflected in our exceptional 4.8-star Google rating. We offer you the opportunity to join a dedicated group of teammates who are focused on delivering compassionate, quality care every single day.

When you join our team, you gain access to a network designed to support your professional aspirations. We are committed to helping every teammate succeed, whether you are looking to advance your technical skills or move into a leadership role. This means you will benefit from ongoing educational programs and resources structured to help you do your best work. We believe in providing the mentorship and support necessary for you to achieve your specific career goals within veterinary medicine.

As a small animal professional, you will practice progressive medicine supported by dedicated resources. While working hand-s on with our cherished local patients, you will have access to internal specialty consultations and a supportive network of colleagues. We maintain high standards of patient care, backed by the rigor of our AAHA accreditation. This setup ensures that you can continually expand your clinical knowledge and offer superior treatment options, knowing you have the tools and expertise available to maintain quality outcomes.

Hales Corners, Wisconsin, is a close-knit and appealing community that offers a superb quality of life just outside of Milwaukee. This location provides the perfect balance between comfortable suburban living and easy access to major metropolitan amenities. You will find yourself practicing in an environment where people know their neighbors and value local institutions—the kind of place where you can quickly put down roots and feel supported by the client base you serve.

$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, hand-s 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 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 hand-s 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.