Lake Forest Animal Hospital - DVMVMD Extern
Lake Forest Animal Hospital - DVMVMD Extern
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Veterinary (DVM or VMD) Student Extern
Located in a historic highly recreational community and bordered by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains Lake Forest Animal Hospital is a small animal veterinary practice offering general practice emergency surgery and dental services. Its team of veterinarians has a wealth of experience one of whom along with the practice manager has been working there since it first opened. To date many of its clientele have been bringing their pets to Lake Forest just as long for all of their veterinary needs. Lake Forest Animal Hospital has gained a reputation for its excellent care recently earning the burg Living Bronze award for their level of dedication.
Externs looking for a strong established team to join will benefit from the practices broad portfolio of capabilities its advanced equipment and its reputation for compassionate care. Its veterinarian team is supported by a technician or assistant and any major procedures will see doctors supported by two or three support staff. The practice also has two fulltime groomers as well as a separate boarding facility with its own staff. Its dental suite is a recent addition to the facility providing a great opportunity for doctors to build their skills in that area. In addition to the dental suite the team uses ultrasound often to elevate the diagnostic evaluation of patients which leads to better patient outcomes.
Why consider an externship with Lake Forest Animal Hospital
- Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student
- Team has strong clinical skills in the areas of wellness and dentistry
- Gain experience with basic soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries
- Fully equipped with inhouse lab capabilities digital xray ultrasound and therapeutic laser
- 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:
- Hear why our Veterinarians are Happy Here on our videos page
- Industry leading Veterinarian and support staff retention rates
- Everything we do is about people which is why our efforts focus on providing opportunity stability and development for our team members.
- From Lose the Stress weekly yoga to our partnerships with Not One More Vet and Headspace we invest in our team members professional growth and mental wellbeing. Our CEO Chief People Officer and several additional team members hold Compassion Fatigue Professional certifications.
- We live by our core values: Serve Evolve Commit Trust Create Care
- They allow me the freedom to practice as I see fitWe 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 cant 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 Virginias Best Places to Work (we are based in Virginia)
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary School (VMD or DVM degree path)
Apply via our website or contact Ashley Anderson at for more information.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
