Hollymead Veterinary Hospital - DVM/VMD Extern
About the role
VetEvolve is a people-first organization that provides industry know-how and reliable support to veterinary teams, enabling them to deliver exceptional patient care. We focus on creating a genuine, supportive, people-focused environment that prioritizes each individual to ensure they are achieving their career goals and are fulfilled personally, professionally, and financially.
About the hospital
Hollymead Veterinary Hospital, located in historic Charlottesville, Virginia, offers a variety of veterinary care services ranging from general practice and emergency care services for companion animals. Despite its broad range of offerings, Hollymead Veterinary Hospital has a hometown feel where team members grow together, employees are empowered to learn, and doctors guide one another to create a truly comprehensive, versatile approach to patient care.
Hollymead Veterinary Hospital has a full surgery suite, dentistry with digital x-rays, ultrasound, IDEXX in-house lab equipment, and much more. The practice utilizes concepts of the Fear Free and Feline Friendly approaches to create an environment that allows its team members to practice good medicine while providing the best possible patient care.
Why consider an externship with Hollymead Veterinary Hospital
- Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student
- Team has strong clinical skills in the areas of urgent care and emergency medicine
- Gain experience with emergency surgeries
- Work with Fear Free professionals
- Fully equipped with in-house lab capabilities, digital x-ray, 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
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. 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. VetEvolve has been able to retain a small feel over time, as it grows, which is huge for our team members. We are a repeat winner of Virginia’s Best Places to Work.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary School (VMD or DVM degree path)