DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity
About the role
Whitehaven Veterinary Center Pets And Pigs in Davenport, IA is seeking a veterinarian to join a high-quality, AAHA-accredited practice with a 4.8-star Google rating. The practice is dedicated to comprehensive small animal medicine, offering complex care opportunities like advanced orthopedics, with direct access to internal specialty consultations and cutting-edge resources within the network.
DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Graduate Opportunity
$1,000/Week Stipend | Open to the Class of 2027
This externship track is designed for students ready to start thinking about where they'll launch their careers. The hospital has an open new-grad doctor position, and this externship serves as a genuine first step toward a full-time role. There is no obligation or pressure, but if the fit is right, the path from extern to full-time doctor is short.
What to expect
- Gain broad clinical experience with mentorship and supervision from experienced veterinarians
- Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures, the diagnostic process, and client communication when possible
- Receive genuine mentorship—the team invests in students who train here
- Enhance diagnostic skills by practicing interpretation of fecal samples, blood smears, radiographic images, urinalysis, and CBC/Chemistry panels
- Fine-tune technical skills by putting classroom knowledge to the test in a supportive environment
What you'll bring to the team
- 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