Veterinary Emergency Services Extern

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: Veterinary Emergency Services (VES) is an urgent care/emergency-only small animal practice in Verona, Virginia and the only after hours care provider in the Shenandoah Valley. The practice was founded in 1998 with the goal of providing high quality care for critically ill or injured pets when other practices are closed. The practice is on a growth trajectory and is ready to welcome new and experienced veterinarians looking to use their emergency and surgical skills or to grow them.

As an Urgent Care/ER-only practice, VES is open 6 pm to 8 am Monday through Thursday and 24 hours on weekends and holidays. The practice is fully equipped with a variety of equipment for surgical and non-surgical needs. Veterinarians are supported by one LVT and assistant to ensure each case receives complete attention and care. The LVT staff have been with the practice for five years or more.

Culturally, the VES team prioritizes supporting one another and sharing ideas to ensure its after hours shifts run smoothly and that each patient receives the best possible care. New and experienced veterinarians as well as student externs looking to build their experience with emergency care will be able to do so in a professional environment where the team looks after one another. Learn more about VES on their website, explore their high customer reviews, and browse career opportunities at VES today.

Why consider an externship with Veterinary Emergency Services?

• 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
• 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. 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.

Ready to Learn More?

We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.