DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

Externship + New Graduate OpportunityAt Excelsior Springs Animal Clinic, our mission is simple: providing exceptional small animal care rooted in deep community trust. We are proud to be an AAHA Accredited practice, signifying our commitment to the highest standards of veterinary excellence. This dedication is reflected in our outstanding 4.8-star Google rating, showing how much our clients value the quality medicine and compassionate service you provide. If you are looking for an opportunity to genuinely impact patient lives alongside devoted teammates, this is where you can begin to do your best work. Joining our hospital means becoming part of a supportive network that puts professional development first. We believe that every teammate should have the opportunity to grow, which is why we offer robust programs designed to help you achieve your career aspirations, whether that involves becoming a credentialed technician or moving into a leadership role. We prioritize continuing education and provide the resources you need to succeed in a demanding yet rewarding field. We are focused on cultivating a culture of mentorship and collaboration, ensuring you always have a partner in your career journey. Our commitment is exclusively to small animal medicine, offering focused and comprehensive care within our community. Though we are a local practice, our teammates benefit from the extensive resources of our larger network. This connection ensures you have immediate access to internal specialty consultations, allowing us to manage complex cases and expand your clinical skills without delay. We equip our veterinarians and technicians with the necessary tools to uphold AAHA standards every day, ensuring that the quality of medicine you practice is always cutting-edge and consistent. Excelsior Springs, Missouri, offers a charming environment known for its historical architecture and welcoming Midwestern atmosphere. This community provides an ideal setting for professionals looking for a balance between career achievement and quality of life.DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Graduate Opportunity$1,000/Week Stipend | Open to the Class of 2027We'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.What To ExpectGain broad clinical experience: Receive mentorship & supervision from experienced veterinariansObserve & participate: Get involved in medical and surgical procedures, the diagnostic process, and (when possible) client communicationGenuine mentorship: You won't get lost in the shuffle. Our team invests in the students who train hereEnhance your diagnostic skills: Practice interpreting fecal samples, blood smears, radiographic images, urinalysis, and CBC/Chemistry panelsFine-tune your technical skills: Put your classroom knowledge to the test and develop your hands-on abilities in a supportive environmentWhat You'll Bring to the TeamActive enrollment in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at an accredited university, graduating in 2027Professional 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.