Dr. Dan's Animal Hospital - DVM/VMD Extern

Dr. Dan's Animal Hospital, located in sunny Vero Beach, Florida, is a well-established, community-focused general practice dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to pets and their families. We pride ourselves on a strong technician-to-doctor ratio and exceptionally low staff turnover, fostering a positive and nurturing work environment. Our modern facility is equipped with advanced diagnostics and an on-site laboratory, enabling us to focus on preventative care, client education, and gold-standard medicine.

About the Externship

We are seeking a veterinary student extern currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited program to join our collaborative and supportive team. As pet owners ourselves, we understand the deep bond between pets and their families and prioritize treating every patient with dignity, kindness, and respect. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and eager to grow your career in a practice that values compassion, excellence, and community, we invite you to apply.

Highlights

• Three experienced veterinarians and nine skilled support staff, including two dedicated surgery technicians and multiple veterinary assistants
• Strong technician-to-doctor ratio ensures efficient and effective patient care
• Exceptionally low staff turnover, reflecting a positive and nurturing work environment
• Specializing in high-quality companion animal care
• Well-established and respected in the Vero Beach community
• Modern facility equipped with advanced diagnostics and on-site laboratory
• Loyal client base that values long-term relationships and personalized service
• Emphasis on preventative care, client education, and gold-standard medicine
• Opportunity to collaborate with Dr. Dan, a compassionate and highly respected leader in veterinary care

Externship Experience

• Mentorship from multiple experienced veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student
• Exposure to strong clinical skills in wellness, dentistry, and surgery
• Learn about behavior consultations
• Excellent culture, collaborative environment, and low turnover

What We Offer

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

About 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
• Investment in team members’ professional growth and mental wellbeing, with many holding Compassion Fatigue Professional certifications
• Core values: Serve, Evolve, and Trust
• Repeat winner of Virginia’s Best Places to Work

“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

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school (VMD or DVM degree path)