Veterinary (DVM or VMD) Student Extern

Spotsylvania Animal Hospital in Spotsylvania, Virginia was founded in 1981 and today is led by two experienced veterinarians that mentor LVTs, assistants, and support staff. The practice also has several team members with more than a decade of service. In addition to general care capabilities, the practice offers digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental, and laser therapy equipment as well as acupuncture services to ensure the health and wellness of its patients.

Over the past 40 years, Spotsylvania has established a highly regarded reputation in the community for providing affordable care for pets. It works with local law enforcement agencies with canine officers as well as the local animal control to keep shelter animals healthy. Its veterinarians are also involved in the prosecution of animal cruelty cases within the county. This reputation and its high standard of care have led to the practice receiving numerous high reviews and building a strong roster of loyal clients.

Our doctors were recognized among the region’s “Best Vets of 2022” by Northern Virginia Magazine.

Why consider an externship with Spotsylvania Animal Hospital?

• Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student
• Team has strong clinical skills in the areas of wellness and dentistry
• Gain experience in holistic medicine with acupuncture
• Gain experience with basic soft tissue and ophthalmic surgeries
• Fully equipped with in-house lab capabilities, digital x-ray, laser therapy and ultrasound
• Excellent culture, collaborative environment, and low turnover

What we offer externs:

• Stipend to offset the cost of housing and travel
• Opportunities to connect with multiple VetEvolve practices

Why VetEvolve:

• Hear why our Veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our videos page
• Industry leading Veterinarian and support staff retention rates
• Everything we do is about people, which is why our efforts focus on providing opportunity, stability, and development for our team members.
• From ‘Lose the Stress’ weekly yoga to our partnerships with Not One More Vet and Headspace, we invest in our team members’ professional growth and mental wellbeing. Our CEO, Chief People Officer and several additional team members hold Compassion Fatigue Professional certifications.
• We live by our core values: Serve, Evolve, and Trust.
• “They allow me the freedom to practice as I see fit…We can make almost all of our main decisions ourselves, at the clinic level. Their up front focus on honesty and improving over time keeps surprising me each time they demonstrate it. Veterinary medicine is not always the prettiest, easiest, happiest, or most satisfying line of work as we all know, but I can't imagine doing it for any other group. VetEvolve has been able to retain a small feel over time, as it grows, which is huge for me.” \- VetEvolve network DVM. Reach out to us to hear more from our Veterinarians about how we strive to provide team members environments where they feel “Happy Here”.
• Repeat winner of Virginia’s Best Places to Work (we are based in Virginia)

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary School (VMD or DVM degree path)

Apply via our website or contact Ashley Anderson at anderson@vetevolve.com for more information.