Mission Pet Health is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the merger of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners.  At Mission Pet Health, we are reimagining excellence in veterinary care by providing world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. We are committed to delivering exceptional service, personalized medicine, and innovative experiences to our clients while empowering our team members with medical autonomy and unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development. Together, we’re driving a lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for.

We are investing in the future of veterinary medicine through cutting-edge dental education programs. Our dental program will help you advance your dentistry skills through hands-on training, observation, and mentorship. You will be able to learn from a Board-Certified Dentist at one of our state-of-the-art dental surgery and training centers which are located in Flower Mound, TX, Baton Rouge, LA and Durham, NC. You will be able to select your preferred location in the application. 

And, you don't have to worry about any application deadlines. You simply tell us where you'd like to learn, and we work with you and your schedule to get you set up at your desired location.

OUR DENTAL EXTERNSHIP WILL ALLOW YOU TO…

• Learn Dentistry basics including, but not limited to, examinations, normal/abnormal dental anatomy, taking and reading radiographs, using local anesthesia, and using hand tools
• Learn Dental specialty operations such as: observing office workflows, understanding team dynamics, and shadowing client interactions
• Receive the opportunity to use specialized imaging equipment
• Shadow dental procedures and observe complex cases
• Perform an oral physical exam, allowing you to be comfortable with the extra oral portion of the exam
• Understand the dental arcade in dogs and cats. This includes being familiar with deciduous and permanent dentition.
• Be able to name teeth based on the modified Triadan system.
• Familiarize yourself with the normal occlusion of dogs and cats.
• Be able to identify the anatomy involved in local blocks used for dental procedures.
• Learn the most common problems seen in veterinary dentistry.
• Learn the treatments involved with tooth resorption and when they should be applied.
• Observe exodontic procedures and the use of flap procedures.
• Observe endodontic procedures when cases are available; understand when endodontic procedures are recommended.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• You must be a third or fourth-year DVM student in good academic standing
• You must be enrolled in an accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program
• You must be authorized to work in the United States

YOUR BENEFITS

PAID OPPORTUNITY

You will receive a weekly stipend of $500 for each week you work within the program. 

GO BONUS

For each year you participate in our student programs, we set aside $5,000 for you. If you decide to make Mission Pet Health your home post-graduation, you will be rewarded a sign-on bonus equal to the amount set aside for you. And, your GO 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 MISSION PET HEALTH

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 850+ 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 y hi ou 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 Mission Pet Health, it’s not just a job. It’s a career.

APPLY TODAY - WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU!

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