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Neel Veterinary Hospital is excited to welcome a Veterinarian Intern to our exceptional team of doctors. If you're eager to learn, collaborate, and grow in a fast-paced, high-quality clinical environment, this is the perfect place to launch your veterinary career. Must have a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent.

Oklahoma City (OKC) offers specialists a vibrant balance of career advancement and quality of life—where top-tier medicine meets an ever-growing food, arts, and outdoor scene. At Neel Veterinary Hospital, you'll collaborate with an exceptional team of emergency clinicians, specialists, 24/7 hybrid facility that's redefining care standards in the region. Our technicians are hired for their skills—not confined to a single department—allowing cross-training across GP, ICU, and ER for a diverse caseload, continuous learning, and strong teamwork across services. With affordable living, diverse caseloads, and a supportive community, OKC is the perfect place to build your career and your home.

Our internship program is designed to prepare you to confidently diagnose, treat, and communicate with clients using top-tier equipment and Gold Standard Medicine. You'll benefit from a comprehensive mentorship structure that includes:

• Collaborative case discussions with interns and clinicians
• On-site CE opportunities
• Rotations in emergency, ICU, dentistry, exotics, and general practice for a fully rounded learning experience

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school

• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about high-quality patient care and strong team culture
• Excellent communicator with a professional, positive approach
• Strong collaborator committed to exceptional medicine
• Enthusiasm for working with a diverse caseload, including exotics

• State-of-the-art equipment and diagnostics
• Highly skilled veterinary technicians and support staff
• 3,000 sq ft Intensive Care Unit with dedicated diagnostic tools
• Dedicated exotics exam and housing area for a low-stress environment
• 10 modern exam rooms
• Fully equipped rehabilitation department

• Competitive compensation
• Student loan assistance program - up to $20,000 per calendar year for three years
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 529 Gift of College plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Annual CE allowance and additional PTO for CE.

At Neel Veterinary Hospital, we're committed to supporting veterinarians at every stage of their professional journey. You'll have access to 1-1 coaching, continuing education, and advanced clinical training designed to help you grow with confidence and achieve your career goals. We believe investing in our veterinarians leads to better patient care, stronger hospitals, and lasting careers. That's why we provide opportunities for ongoing professional development throughout the year, including:

• Annual New Graduate Veterinarian Bootcamp in Austin, Texas, featuring immersive clinical training, mentorship, and collaboration with peers and experienced veterinary leaders.
• Advanced surgical training, including off-site high-volume spay/neuter courses.
• Advanced dentistry training, including full-mouth extraction techniques.
• Hands-on abdominal ultrasound training to strengthen diagnostic capabilities.
• Access to atDove, an industry-leading veterinary learning platform offering hundreds of on-demand CE courses focused on clinical medicine, leadership, communication, and hospital operations.
• A collaborative network of experienced veterinarians and specialists committed to mentorship, knowledge sharing, and lifelong learning.

Our investment in veterinarian development helps:

• Advance clinical skills through ongoing education and hands-on training.
• Improve patient outcomes by supporting evidence-based medicine.
• Foster mentorship and collaboration
• Provide meaningful opportunities for long-term career growth and leadership development through our Medical Director cohort program and other educational resources.

Neel Veterinary Hospital is a 14k square foot, hybrid/full-service small animal veterinary hospital, serving the Oklahoma City community for over 30 years. We have a collaborative team of DVMs, including multiple specialists (Surgery, ABVP), Rotating Small Animal Interns, and experienced knowledgeable support staff members. We have nine exam rooms, a double surgery suite, a full in-house lab, u/s, radiology, a fully staffed 24/7 ICU, and the only pet-specific Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber in Oklahoma. Our goal is to provide the care and facilities necessary to make sure that the pets entrusted to us live long and healthy life, as pain-free and as comfortably as possible. We accomplish this by employing only an empathetic, respectful, knowledgeable, and dedicated staff, maintaining a state-of-the-art, clean and comfortable hospital, utilizing cutting-edge technology and preventative health care plans, and always putting the health and comfort of the pet first above all else. At Neel Veterinary Hospital, your pet has access to the greatest variety and most advanced medical services and procedures available in the state, as well as collaborative and hands-on mentorship. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.

Neel Veterinary Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.