Veterinary Extern - General Practice

What You’ll Do

• Work side-by-side with supervising DVMs on real cases
• Absorb knowledge by assisting or observing advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries (TPLO, CBLO, fracture repair, FHOs, amputations, and more)
• Sharpen your communication skills with our team and clients

What Makes Us Different

• Fully integrated learning: You’ll be treated as a valued contributor, not just an observer
• Surgical variety: Complex cases and high-volume dentistry (minimum two procedures daily)
• Exotics & backyard poultry: Expand your patient portfolio beyond dogs and cats
• Mentorship culture: Our Managing DVM has onboarded 4 new grads in the last 5 years, and our tenured LVTs excel at teaching
• Team spirit: We love what we do — and have fun while doing it!

Tools & Tech

• In-house radiology with radiologist review
• Traveling ultrasonographer & cardiologist
• IDEXX in-house labs
• Fluid warmers, orthopedic surgical equipment
• AI scribing software, online pharmacy, PetPage app

Location Perks

• Nestled in Silverdale, WA on the Kitsap Peninsula — suburban charm with breathtaking Olympic Mountain views
• Close to local ER and specialty hospitals (ophthalmology, rehabilitation)
• No weekends, major holidays, or overnights

Bonus Points

• We’ve been AAHA-accredited since 2010
• Partner with the Kitsap Humane Society
• Stay active in our community through fundraisers and outreach

Pay

The stipend amount for Ridgetop Animal Hospital is $1,500.

Schedule

No weekends, major holidays, or overnights