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Students Opportunities

Our Mission is to take care of
our people!

We are fully committed to offering opportunities for veterinary students to develop both professionally and personally.

We believe in providing a diverse range of learning experiences and are eager to tailor our approach to best suit your needs!

Current Opportunities
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Student Opportunities

  How can we serve you?

We are all in with providing opportunities for those wanting to learn and grow both personally and professionally!   

Externships

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Summer Work

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Student Ambassadors

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DVM Student Business Internship

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New Graduate Career Opportunities

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Happy Paws Veterinary
Partner Benefits

Our benefits are just one way we show our team members that they truly matter to us! We will be able to tailor or customize your benefits to ensure it really makes a positive impact on your personal and professional life!!
EVERYTHING IS NEGOTIABLE!
  • Very Competitive Salary!
  • Quarterly Production Bonus!
  • No Negative Accrual!
  • Sign-On Bonus Of Up To $50k!
  • No Non-Compete!
  • 100% Medical Insurance Coverage, 80% Dental and Vision Day -1!
  • Retirement Plan with Matching Options!
  • Generous PTO – What is it that you need!
  • 6 Paid Holidays!
  • Parental Leave!
  • ALL Expense Paid Wellness Retreat for 7 days in Costa Rica!
  • No On-Call or Emergency Hours!
  • Up To $3k In CE Annually!
  • License Fees, AVMA, PLIT, and VIN all Paid!
  • Access to Plumbs and Advanced AI Software!  
  • No taking work home and get off on time!  
  • Flexible scheduling!
  • Opportunities To Learn From Our Mentors and Mentor Programs!
  • 4 Sets of Scrubs And 2 Jackets for FT Veterinarians.
  • Fantastic Employee Discounts and MORE!! 
“Pay is dependent on experience, and EVERYTHING is negotiable Our job ads will have all the specific pay and benefits listed”
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Student Opportunity Inquiries please contact

Amedeo Trotta

Head of Talent

[email protected]

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Externships

We are all in with providing many opportunities for those wanting to grow both personally and professionally.  Our goal is to ensure that those we serve have all the resources needed in order for them to become who they have always wanted to become and for those to achieve what they have always wanted to achieve.

We recognize that covering travel, food, and hotel expenses can be challenging, especially when you’re also managing student loans. As part of your two-week externship, we’re pleased to offer a substantial stipend to support you.

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Summer Work

Gain valuable experience and knowledge while working at one of our practices over a summer break.   Whether you are using this time to build experience to get into veterinary school, or just to get you as ready as possible for Day-1 as a Dr!   Whatever the need, we will support your goals and dreams!

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Student Ambassadors

We are looking for 1st and 2nd year veterinary students who are looking to network and gain valuable skills while representing Happy Paws at their Universities.  Our Student Ambassador’ who represent us will receive a stipend for each semester!

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DVM Student Business Internship

If you are interested in becoming a practice owner, then this internship is for you! 

Learn the ins and outs of starting up a business from our experts here at Happy Paws! We believe that there is no reason to hold onto information! If we want to see change and breakthrough, we really need to help others achieve what they have always wanted to!  
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New Graduate Career Opportunities

Allow us to provide you with the opportunities to learn and grow into the best Dr. you can possibly be.    Let’s build out a mentorship plan that is specifically tailored for you!  We have many tools and resources to assist you with your continuous development as a new Dr.   We are all in when it comes to taking care of our team members – Let us know how we can serve you!

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🔒 Referral Program Agreement & Terms

💼 Referral Rewards:

Full-Time Hire
💰 $12,000 total
  • $4,000 after 30 days / $4,000 after 60 days / $4,000 after 90 days

Part-Time Hire
💰 $6,000 total
  • $2,000 after 30 days / $2,000 after 60 days / $2,000 after 90 days

📝 Key Rules:
  • Referred candidate must not be currently employed, contracted, or providing relief services at any Happy Paws location.
  • You must not be involved in the hiring process for the candidate you’re referring.
  • All referrals must be submitted via this form.
  • There’s no limit to how many people you can refer!

📬 How Payout Works:
If your referral is hired, we’ll contact you after their start date to collect your W-9 and direct deposit info through a secure link. You don’t need to upload anything now.
 

By submitting this referral form, you certify that:

  • You are a U.S. resident, age 18 or older, legally eligible to receive income.
  • You are not part of the Happy Paws HQ Leadership Team.
  • You are not involved in the hiring, interviewing, or contractual decision-making for the candidate you are referring.
  • The candidate:
    • Is not currently employed, contracted, or providing relief services at any Happy Paws hospital.
    • Is being referred for a part-time or full-time veterinarian position.
You agree and understand:
  • Referral submissions must be made through this website form to qualify.
  • If the referred candidate is hired and remains employed for 90 days, you are eligible to receive:
    • $12,000 total for full-time hires (3 x $4,000 installments)
    • $6,000 total for part-time hires (3 x $2,000 installments)
  • Installment payments begin 30 days after the candidate’s start date and will stop if the candidate resigns or is terminated before completing 90 days.
  • You will be contacted post-hire to provide your W-9 and direct deposit details via a secure portal.
  • Payments will be reported as 1099-NEC taxable income if they meet IRS thresholds.

This program is governed by the laws of Texas, and all disputes will be resolved in Collin County, Texas. Participation does not imply employment or a business relationship with Happy Paws.

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