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Lake Forest Animal Hospital - DVM/VMD Extern
CompanyVetEvolve
LocationForest
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 8, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Externs will gain hands-on experience in a small animal veterinary practice, participating in wellness and dental care. They will also assist with basic soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries under the mentorship of experienced veterinarians.
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://www.lynchburgvets.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Lake Forest Animal Hospital</strong></a> located on the outskirts of <strong>Lynchburg, Virginia</strong> is looking for a veterinary extern to join our team!</p>
<p>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 <strong>offering general practice, emergency, surgery, and dental services</strong>. 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, <strong>recently earning the Lynchburg Living Bronze award for their level of dedication.</strong></p>
<p>Externs looking for a strong, established team to join will benefit from the practice’s 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 full-time 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.</p>
<p><strong>Why consider an externship with Lake Forest Animal Hospital?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student</li>
<li>Team has strong clinical skills in the areas of wellness and dentistry</li>
<li>Gain experience with basic soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries</li>
<li>Fully equipped with in-house lab capabilities, digital x-ray, ultrasound and therapeutic laser</li>
<li>Excellent culture, collaborative environment, and low turnover</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>
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