As a company built & led by Veterinarians, SVP understands the importance of gaining hands-on clinical experience. With SVP GO, you gain beneficial work experience while obtaining valuable advice, mentorship and exposure - not only to medicine but to important skills such as business operations, management, and client communication. SVP GO offers student jobs and externships/preceptorships to 1st - 4th year DVM students. Typically, these placements are 2 - 4 weeks long, but we are flexible and can meet your schedule's demands. And, you don't have to worry about any application deadlines. You simply tell us where you'd like to learn and where you have specific medical interests, and we work with you to find the perfect opportunity. With 380+ hospitals and specialty centers, you can find the perfect location to gain that hands-on, real-world experience. SVP GO WILL ALLOW YOU TO... Receive broad clinical experience under the supervision of experienced veterinarians including internal medicine, surgery, and any other services the particular hospital offers Observe and participate in medical and surgical procedures, diagnostics and their interpretation, and direct client communication when possible Interpret fecal samples, blood smears, radiographic images, urinalysis, and CBC/Chemistry panels Fine-tune your technical skills Participate in case management, diagnostic interpretation, and therapeutic drug selection REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Must be actively enrolled in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program from an accredited university Must be authorized to work in the United States Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics YOUR BENEFITS PAID OPPORTUNITY You will receive a weekly stipend of $500 for each week you work within the program. GO LEGACY BONUS For each year you participate in SVP GO, we set aside $5,000 for you. If you decide to make SVP your home post-graduation, you will be rewarded a sign-on bonus equal to the amount set aside for you. And, your GO Legacy Bonus would be in addition to any other financial incentives the hospital might offer upon hiring such as sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, etc.! ABOUT SOUTHERN VETERINARY PARTNERS We built this company around people, not around pet count or production. And we're built by veterinarians, so we understand that you want to join a team that challenges, supports, and rewards you, a place that gives you amazing opportunities and the freedom to do what you love most. Plus, with 370+ locations, we can find the right spot for you. Want to live in a big city? Done. Rural community? We've got those too. Beach life more your style? We can already hear the seagulls. Our culture is defined by our WAG (Work Together, Amaze, and Grow) values, and we strive to ensure they resonate with everything we do. WORK TOGETHER: By working together, we uncover solutions and opportunities that help elevate the team as a whole. And with our unparalleled peer network and depth of resources (think: in-house specialty referrals, a dedicated marketing squad, operations assets, and more), you always have the support that you need to do your best work. AMAZE: Our mission is to amaze our clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized client experiences, as well as to amaze our teammates with the drive to go the extra mile. We find ways to say, “yes”. And we treat others as we would like to be treated. GROW: We always ask, “How can we do it/make it/be better?” We’re proactive in our quests for knowledge, new ways to engage our clients, and pathways for leadership and development among all of our teammates. With SVP, it’s not just a job. It’s a career. A CELEBRATED AND AWARDED CULTURE Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. Our teammates’ dedication to ensuring our culture is best-in-industry hasn’t gone unnoticed as we have been recognized by Newsweek as the 19th Most Loved Workplace in America among many other accolades. APPLY TODAY - WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU! #svp2023