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Woodlake Animal Hospital - DVM/VMD Extern

CompanyWoodlake Animal Hospital
LocationMidlothian
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 8, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The extern will gain hands-on experience in veterinary care, including basic and routine surgeries, while working closely with a team of experienced veterinarians. The role emphasizes collaboration and mentorship in a supportive environment.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
Not specified
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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<div class="content-intro"><p><a href="http://www.woodlakeanimalhospital.net/" target="_blank"><strong>Woodlake Animal Hospital</strong></a> in Midlothian, Virginia provides high-quality integrative and preventative care to companion animals of the Richmond suburbs and surrounding communities. We have been AAHA accredited since 2013 and are a “high-touch” practice, truly getting to know our clients and patients to provide the best veterinary care possible. We are extremely proud of our positive culture - join us for a low-pressure “get to know you” visit to witness it firsthand!&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><h3>Veterinary Student Externship</h3> <p><strong>About the hospital: </strong><strong><a href="https://woodlakeanimalhospital.net/" target="_blank">Woodlake Animal Hospital</a>&nbsp;</strong>in&nbsp;<strong>Midlothian, Virginia (a Richmond suburb)</strong> is searching for a veterinary extern to join our hard working, fun-loving 4 DVM practice. We are extremely proud of our positive culture-join us for a low-pressure “get to know you” visit to witness it firsthand!&nbsp;The Woodlake team offers high-quality integrative and preventative care. We have been&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.aaha.org/aaha-accreditation/what-is-accreditation">AAHA</a>&nbsp;accredited since 2013.</strong>&nbsp;We are a “high-touch” practice and feel that truly getting to know our clients and patients is an integral part of providing the best veterinary care possible. Our ideal candidate is warm, caring and confident and enjoys collaboration with our experienced DVM &amp; technician team.</p> <p><strong>Why consider an externship with Woodlake 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 and routine surgeries</li> <li>Learn about&nbsp;<a href="https://woodlakeanimalhospital.net/acupuncture">acupuncture</a>&nbsp;and Chinese herbal medicine</li> <li>Work in an AAHA accredited hospital</li> <li>Fully equipped with in-house lab capabilities, digital x-ray, and ultrasound</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>&nbsp;- 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>
Key Skills
Veterinary CareIntegrative CarePreventative CareSurgeryAcupunctureChinese Herbal MedicineClient RelationsTeam CollaborationClinical SkillsWellnessDentistry
Categories
HealthcareEducation
Benefits
StipendMentorshipOpportunities for Specialized TrainingContinued Education