What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Animal Hospital - DVM/VMD Extern position at vetevolve?
Who is VetEvolve?
VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams.
Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.
Veterinary Student Externship
About the hospital:
Community Animal Hospital, a busy 5-doctor practice in Easton, Maryland, is seeking an Veterinary Student Extern. As a staple of our Eastern Shore community, we have been practicing since 1984 and have grown throughout the years. Our clients are raving fans as one can see from our 4.9 star Google rating. Our clinic has that small town feel and we have seen generations of families. Easton, Maryland is an art and cultural center offering the best of several worlds: small town living with easy access to major metropolitan areas of Baltimore, Maryland and Washington D.C., as well as the beauty and activities of the Chesapeake Bay. Our practice is built on excellent patient care and an extremely strong commitment to client service and communication.
Hear about our Medical Director Dr. Chad Hutchison’s experience with our network here.
Why consider an externship with Community Animal Hospital?
- Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student
- Team has strong clinical skills in the areas of internal medicine, dermatology, advanced surgery, and exotic medicine
- Fully equipped with in-house lab capabilities, digital x-ray, ultrasound and more
- 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:
- VetEvolve's Support from the Start program is designed to provide new veterinarians with mentorship, hands-on training, and a customized post-grad experience to build a strong foundation. This includes assigned mentors, individualized mentorship plans, and opportunities for specialized training and continued education to help you develop your skills and confidence while fostering a healthy work-life balance.
- Industry leading Veterinarian and support staff retention rates - Hear why our Veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our videos page.
- We invest in our team members’ professional growth and mental wellbeing, and many of our 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 here or contact Ashley Anderson at anderson@vetevolve.com for more information.
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We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.