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Fairfax Animal Hospital - DVM/VMD Extern
CompanyVetEvolve
LocationFalls Church
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 8, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The extern will gain hands-on experience in veterinary medicine under the mentorship of experienced veterinarians. They will also have the opportunity to work with a Fear Free certified veterinarian and gain experience in daytime emergency medicine.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
104
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At VetEvolve, our goal is simple: to ensure every team member is “Happy Here” so they want to build a career with us and provide the best care possible to the pet families in the communities in which
we serve.
In our people-first culture, we are all about making things better for veterinary professionals. We focus on every team member as an individual to understand their unique career goals and provide them with the resources and support they need to be successful, now and in the future.
Our mission is creative positive change in the veterinary profession to enhance the lives of pets and people. We live by our values to Serve, Evolve and Trust.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who is VetEvolve?</strong></p>
<p>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. Our culture is driven by the core values Serve, Evolve, and Trust, and every day our mission is to make things better for veterinary professionals. Hear why our veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our <a href="https://vetevolve.com/resources/videos" target="_blank">videos page</a>!</p>
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<p> </p></div><h3>Veterinary Student Externship</h3>
<p><strong>About the hospital: </strong><a href="http://fairfaxanimalhospital.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Fairfax Animal Hospital</strong></a>, in <strong>Falls Church, Virginia </strong><strong>(a Washington D.C. suburb</strong><strong>)</strong> is seeking a DVM/VMD Student Extern! Fairfax Animal Hospital is proud to have served the community for over seven decades. Our team is dedicated to serving our community with modern medicine and excellent patient care.</p>
<p><strong>Why consider an externship with Fairfax Hospital?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student</li>
<li>Dr. Curry has completed NAVC Soft Tissue and Orthopedic courses</li>
<li>Work with a Fear Free certified veterinarian</li>
<li>Gain experience with daytime emergency medicine</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What we offer externs:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Stipend to offset the cost of housing and travel</li>
<li>Opportunities to connect with multiple VetEvolve practices</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Why VetEvolve:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>VetEvolve's <strong>Support from the Start</strong> 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.</li>
<li>Industry leading Veterinarian and support staff retention rates - Hear why our Veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our <a href="https://vetevolve.com/resources/videos">videos page.</a></li>
<li>We invest in our team members’ professional growth and mental wellbeing, and many of our team members hold Compassion Fatigue Professional certifications.</li>
<li>We live by our core values: Serve, Evolve, and Trust.</li>
<li>“<em>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.”</em> - 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”.</li>
<li>Repeat winner of Virginia’s Best Places to Work (we are based in Virginia).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary School (VMD or DVM degree path)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Apply here or contact Ashley Anderson at anderson@vetevolve.com for more information.</strong></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Ready to Learn More?</strong></p>
<p>We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.</p></div>
Key Skills
Veterinary MedicinePatient CareEmergency MedicineMentorshipSoft Tissue SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryFear Free Certification
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