About the role#
Hollymead Veterinary Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, offers a hands-on externship for veterinary students. This role provides an opportunity to work within a collaborative, team-oriented environment that balances general practice with emergency and urgent care services. Externs gain exposure to a range of clinical cases while working alongside experienced professionals in a facility equipped with a full surgery suite, digital radiography, and ultrasound capabilities.
What you'll do#
- Support veterinary professionals in providing comprehensive patient care.
- Engage in hands-on training and clinical mentorship.
- Participate in clinical decision-making processes.
- Assist with emergency surgeries and urgent care medicine.
- Utilize in-house lab capabilities and diagnostic ultrasound equipment.
- Collaborate with Fear Free certified professionals to maintain high standards of patient care.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school pursuing a DVM or VMD degree.
- A desire to gain experience in emergency medicine and surgical procedures.
- Interest in working within a collaborative, multi-doctor practice environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: This is a paid externship; a stipend is provided to assist with housing and travel costs.
