RISE DVM​/VMD Mentorship Program

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The RISE Mentorship Program is a year-long immersive experience designed to support new veterinary graduates as they transition from an academic setting and into the “real world” of clinical practice. RISE Centers pair new graduate veterinarians with experienced mentors to provide hands-on learning, real-time case management, and professional development. Participants also join a nationwide cohort of peers, building a supportive network that lasts well beyond the program.

Who is this program for?

• New veterinary graduates who are eager to practice high-quality medicine and grow their clinical skills in a supportive, real-world setting.
• Candidates interested in working in General Practice (GP), Emergency (ER), or Mixed Animal Practices, depending on location availability.

What does this program offer?

• Full-Time employment in a RISE Center with hands-on mentorship, while slowly transitioning to independently managing a caseload.
• Dual Mentorship Model:
  On-site support from a home hospital mentor and centralized guidance from the national mentorship team.
• Competitive Compensation:
  Salary tailored to the specific hospital and region's budget.

Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Full-time employee benefits
• Competitive Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Ask about our training assistance bonus
• CE reimbursement allowance and paid PTO days for CE events

Where will this take place?

• Nationwide! We have hospitals across the country to meet your geographical preferences.

When does this program start?

• We have flexibility for you to start when it works best for you!

Center Details: Smith Animal Hospital has been a fixture in the community and serving the surrounding area since 1950. We pride ourselves on the strong and trusting partnerships we build with our clients while also having a zero tolerance policy for verbal abuse or mistreatment of our staff.

Expert veterinary care with a well-equipped hospital including but not limited to
:

• Well-established client base
• Modern, up to date facility
• 2.5 support staff to DVM ratio
• Full time RVT with multiple other assistants eligible for their boards
• Digital radiography and ability to send studies out for specialist review
• Dental radiology
• Ultrasound
• Full Idexx laboratory suite including Procyte, Catalyst, Sedivue, and Coags
• On-Site Pharmacy
• Well Equipped Surgery Suite
• Multiparameter monitoring including capnography
• No after-hours on call! We have a local ER for patients who need after hours care
• Top-notch staff in a collaborative team. Multiple staff members have been tenured at the practice for over 5 years

Compensation:

• Guaranteed Base Salary starting at $110k+
• Prosal, production based incentives

Why Pet Vet? Our RISE program is designed to help early-career professionals take the first step in their veterinary journey—with opportunities to build hands-on experience, deepen their knowledge, and be part of a team that truly cares.

Pet Vet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V