DVM Mission Launch: Externship + New Grad Opportunity

River City Veterinary Hospital, established in 2007 in Meridian, ID, invites you to join a truly exceptional care team dedicated to compassionate, comprehensive small animal medicine. We are proudly recognized as an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility, a distinction held by only 15% of veterinary practices in the US and Canada. This means we regularly undergo rigorous evaluations to ensure we meet or exceed industry standards in areas ranging from surgery and anesthesiology to patient care and emergency services. This commitment to excellence is reflected in our outstanding 4.8-star Google rating, demonstrating strong community trust. If you are looking for an environment where providing the best possible patient outcomes is the only goal, this is where you will do your best work. Your professional development and comfort are prioritized here. You will join a large, supportive multi-doctor team committed to structured, quality care delivery. As both a Cat Friendly Certified Practice and a Fear Free Certified Practice, we have proactively invested in specialized training and protocols designed to actively prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in our patients. This focus on low-stress handling ensures a better experience for everyone, including our teammates. Our certifications ensure a calmer, safer work environment, allowing you to concentrate on high-quality medicine and giving you the clarity you need to succeed. We provide the community with full-service small animal care, ensuring you have access to the necessary equipment and resources to deliver advanced medical procedures. Our established capabilities include comprehensive pet wellness and prevention, state-of-the-art testing and diagnostics, advanced care options, and a full suite of surgical procedures. You will also be integral in delivering urgent care services, offering critical support to pet owners when they need it most. Our dedication is to integrated, high-standard medicine across all aspects of patient care, including End of Life Services, all while upholding our demanding AAHA framework. River City Veterinary Hospital is situated in Meridian, Idaho. This location offers a compelling backdrop for both career development and a high quality of life. Meridian is a key part of the growing Boise metropolitan area, defined by its accessibility and community-centric feel. This community is rapidly expanding and deeply dedicated to its companion animals, ensuring a steady flow of clientele seeking high-level, trusted care since 2007. You will find yourself working in a dynamic area surrounded by the spectacular natural beauty and outdoor opportunities the Northwest provides. 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 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 environment What You'll Bring to the Team Active 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.