STUDENTS
REAL EXPERIENCE THAT mATTErS
Mission Pet Health's DVM Student Programs can give you beneficial work experience while providing valuable advice, mentorship and exposure—not only to medicine but to important skills like business operations and management.
Working for SVP has allowed me to grow into new roles that I otherwise would not have had the opportunity to explore.
LIZZIE STOWE
SVP Home Office
Birmingham, AL
I love my job because of our clients and patients and work family. I'm very grateful for my team and management for believing and trusting me to help lead our team to success.
SHANNON AARON
Stewart Animal Clinic
Warrior, AL
The veterinary profession is the greatest profession for me. The profession allows me to work with animals, people and medicine.
DR. ANDY SOKOL
Caldwell Mill Animal Clinic
Birmingham, AL
I love my job because I know I am truly appreciated for my medical and leadership skills by my staff, my peers and SVP. Plus, I get to be ME!
DR. MARLAINA NELSON
Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital
Montgomery, AL
Students / Student Jobs & Externships
DVM PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
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Working for SVP has allowed me to grow into new roles that I otherwise would not have had the opportunity to explore.
LIZZIE STOWE
SVP Home Office
Birmingham, AL
I love my job because of our clients and patients and work family. I'm very grateful for my team and management for believing and trusting me to help lead our team to success.
SHANNON AARON
Stewart Animal Clinic
Warrior, AL
The veterinary profession is the greatest profession for me. The profession allows me to work with animals, people and medicine.
DR. ANDY SOKOL
Caldwell Mill Animal Clinic
Birmingham, AL
I love my job because I know I am truly appreciated for my medical and leadership skills by my staff, my peers and SVP. Plus, I get to be ME!
DR. MARLAINA NELSON
Taylor Crossing Animal Hospital
Montgomery, AL
1st – 4th Year Students
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Work in active clinical environments with this immersive program, under the careful guidance of our most experienced DVMs.
Scrub-in and assist with surgical procedures
Perform essential tasks under expert supervision
General practice and specialty/emergency opportunities available
DENTAL EXTERNSHIPS
From understanding the fundamentals to shadowing actual procedures, our Dentistry Externship Program is built to provide you with a better working knowledge of the many different facets of dentistry within veterinary medicine.
Dentistry Basics
Dental Specialty Operations
Specialized Imaging
Dental Procedues
3rd & 4th Year Students
2 Weeks
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OPPORTUNITIES
2 – 4 Week Student Jobs/Externships
Learn from a Board-Certified Dentist at one of our state-of-the-art dental surgery training centers which are located in Durham, NC, Flower Mound, TX, and Baton Rouge, LA.
Meet the Facilitators
Curtis Stiles, DVM, DAVDC
Veterinarian
Veterinary Dental Clinic of North Carolina
Durham, NC
Dr. Stiles is excited to be part of the Veterinary Dental Clinic of North Carolina team. In 2002, Dr. Stiles graduated from North America’s oldest continuously running veterinary school, the Ontario Veterinary College. After being in private practice for a short period of time, he decided to pursue additional training. His aptitude for dentistry was strong, and he was accepted into a residency program to continue his dentistry training full-time.
After completing his Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Residency at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 2006, Dr. Stiles became a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist™ in 2009. He has experience as an Assistant Professor at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and brings a love of teaching with him. From tooth extractions and endodontics to extensive oral surgery for fracture stabilization and oral mass removals, Dr. Stiles enjoys helping feline and canine patients with their oral issues.
Dr. Stiles lives with his wife, three children, three dogs, and three cats. He enjoys cooking, gardening, and camping.
Jessica Johnson, DVM, DAVDC
Dr. Johnson was raised in Southlake, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M's College of Veterinary Medicine with honors in 2008. She spent the first decade of her career in small animal general practice where she gained experience in small animal day practice, emergency practice, and relief. Following her passion for dentistry, Dr. Johnson completed a dental residency with Dr. Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC in 2020. As a resident, she published original research in the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry titled: Characterization and Classification of Keratinized Odontogenic Cysts in 29 Dogs. In 2022, she joined the American Veterinary Dental College as a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist. Dr. Johnson is committed to providing evidence-based, high-quality care to the dogs and cats of North Texas. It is important to her to examine each case individually, understanding that many patients have multiple health problems, but they are often still able to safely receive necessary procedures to alleviate pain and infection. Her goal is to examine her patient, assess their health, and work with pet owners to determine the best treatment plan. Dr. Johnson is passionate about dental education for both clients and veterinarians. She leads the Dental Fundamentals lecture series for veterinarians in general practice who want to learn more about practicing veterinary dentistry and improve their proficiency. Dr. Johnson has three children and one rambunctious shepherd-mix named Biscuit.
Veterinarian
Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery of North Texas
Flower Mound, TX
Curt Ritchie, DVM, DAVDC
Curt Ritchie DVM, DAVDC is a 1996 graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine.
He practiced mixed animal medicine for the first five years of his career. In December of 2000, he and his wife, Jennifer, purchased the Perkins Road Veterinary Hospital, concentrating on small animal medicine and surgery only.
After fifteen years of general practice, Dr. Ritchie realized how little he knew about dentistry and oral surgery. After attending dozens of dentistry CE programs and wet labs, he decided to start his residency program through the American Veterinary Dental College. In 2019, he became the only AVDC Board Certified Veterinary Dentist in Louisiana. Dr. Ritchie exclusively practices dentistry and oral surgery at his hospital four days a week.
Dr. Ritchie is an avid sports fan and follows everything that wears LSU purple and gold. He is a trail runner and enjoys competing in ultra-marathons, fishing, traveling out west to hike and run in the mountains, and golfing. His wife is also a LSU School of Veterinary Medicine graduate and an instructor at LSU.
Lead Veterinarian/Owner
Perkins Road Veterinary Hospital Baton Rouge, LA
1st – 3rd Year Students
STUDENT ADVOCATE PROGRAM
1 – 3 Years
Each year, Mission selects ambitious, community-driven veterinary students to participate in our paid student advocate program.
Help organize and promote seminars, networking events and learning opportunities for other students (within the guidelines of your university)
Build your personal network within the industry
Meet potential employers
Offer advice and insight to fellow students who may be looking for training or other career opportunities
APPLY TODAY!
The paid Student Advocate Program has provided me with a fantastic way to collaborate with colleagues in the veterinary community while simultaneously proudly representing my school.
UF STUDENT
- alexandra
INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE!
Mission sets aside $5K for each academic year you complete within our DVM Student Programs. If you join a Mission hospital after graduation, you will be rewarded a bonus equal to the amount that's been set aside for you—up to $20K!
4 Years — $20K
1 Year — $5K
2 Years — $10K
3 Years — $15K
EARNING POTENTIAL
Gain valuable hands-on experience
Bank $5K for each academic year you participate
Sign with Mission and get a jumpstart on your student loans
OUR LOCATIONS
We have a large (and growing) footprint. Check out below to see where 840+ hospitals, specialty centers, and resorts are currently located.
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OPPORTUNITIES
1st – 4th Year Students
2 – 4 Week Student Jobs/Externships
General practice and specialty/emergency opportunities available
Dentistry Basics
Dental Specialty Operations
Specialized Imaging
From understanding the fundamentals to shadowing actual procedures, our Dentistry Externship Program is built to provide you with a better working knowledge of the many different facets of dentistry within veterinary medicine.
Curtis Stiles, DVM, DAVDC
Dr. Stiles is excited to be part of the Veterinary Dental Clinic of North Carolina team. In 2002, Dr. Stiles graduated from North America’s oldest continuously running veterinary school, the Ontario Veterinary College. After being in private practice for a short period of time, he decided to pursue additional training. His aptitude for dentistry was strong, and he was accepted into a residency program to continue his dentistry training full-time.
After completing his Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Residency at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 2006, Dr. Stiles became a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist™ in 2009. He has experience as an Assistant Professor at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and brings a love of teaching with him. From tooth extractions and endodontics to extensive oral surgery for fracture stabilization and oral mass removals, Dr. Stiles enjoys helping feline and canine patients with their oral issues.
Dr. Stiles lives with his wife, three children, three dogs, and three cats. He enjoys cooking, gardening, and camping.
Veterinarian
Veterinary Dental Clinic of North Carolina
Durham, NC
Jessica Johnson, DVM, DAVDC
Dr. Johnson was raised in Southlake, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M's College of Veterinary Medicine with honors in 2008. She spent the first decade of her career in small animal general practice where she gained experience in small animal day practice, emergency practice, and relief. Following her passion for dentistry, Dr. Johnson completed a dental residency with Dr. Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC in 2020. As a resident, she published original research in the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry titled: Characterization and Classification of Keratinized Odontogenic Cysts in 29 Dogs. In 2022, she joined the American Veterinary Dental College as a Board Certified Veterinary Dentist. Dr. Johnson is committed to providing evidence-based, high-quality care to the dogs and cats of North Texas. It is important to her to examine each case individually, understanding that many patients have multiple health problems, but they are often still able to safely receive necessary procedures to alleviate pain and infection. Her goal is to examine her patient, assess their health, and work with pet owners to determine the best treatment plan. Dr. Johnson is passionate about dental education for both clients and veterinarians. She leads the Dental Fundamentals lecture series for veterinarians in general practice who want to learn more about practicing veterinary dentistry and improve their proficiency. Dr. Johnson has three children and one rambunctious shepherd-mix named Biscuit.
Veterinarian
Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery of North Texas | Flower Mound, TX
OPPORTUNITIES
1st – 4th Year Students
2 – 4 Week Student Jobs/Externships
Work in active clinical environments with this immersive program, under the careful guidance of our most experienced DVMs.
Scrub-in and assist with surgical procedures
Help organize and promote seminars, networking events and learning opportunities for other students (within the guidelines of your university)
Build your personal network within the industry
Meet potential employers
APPLY TODAY!
Each year, Mission selects ambitious, community-driven veterinary students to participate in our paid student consultant program.
Gain valuable hands-on experience
Bank $5K for each academic year you participate
STUDENT CONSULTANT PROGRAM
Each year, Mission selects ambitious, community-driven veterinary students to participate in our paid student consultant program.
LOCATIONS
840+
LOCATIONS
840+
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APPLY TODAY!