DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

About the role

Barbour Lane Animal Hospital in Louisville, KY, has been a trusted partner in pet healthcare since 1992. We are focused on providing comprehensive veterinary care where we treat every patient like our own family member. This deep commitment to excellence is reflected in our outstanding community reputation, evidenced by our 4.9-star Google rating. If you are looking for an opportunity where your skill set is valued and you are empowered to deliver high-quality medicine, this is where you can do your best work.

About the practice

This is a practice built on expertise and mentorship. Our clinical teammates bring over 75 years of combined experience to the hospital, creating an incredible environment for learning and collaboration. As part of a supportive network, we ensure you have access to the resources necessary to grow your career. We actively support our teammates in achieving their professional goals, including access to specialized internal consultations and leadership programs designed to help you succeed at every stage of your career journey.

At Barbour Lane, you will practice small animal medicine supported by a commitment to advanced patient care. Our medical services include comprehensive Wellness and Prevention programs, sophisticated Testing and Diagnostics, and specialized Surgical Procedures. We also provide Advanced Care and Urgent Care services, ensuring that we are a full-service resource for our clients. Here, you will have the necessary tools to provide the highest standard of care to every pet family in the Louisville community.

Externship opportunity

DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Graduate Opportunity — $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.

What to expect

• 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 hands-on abilities in a supportive environment

Qualifications

• 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

Location

Louisville, KY, offers an excellent blend of southern charm, culture, and opportunity. As a major metropolitan area, the city provides deep roots, extensive dining, and unique community engagement when you are not caring for patients. We are proud to be located in a city that values its history while continually evolving, giving you the perfect setting to build a rewarding professional life while enjoying everything the Bluegrass State has to offer.