Lake Forest Animal Hospital - DVM/VMD Extern

Who is VetEvolve?

VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams.

Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Veterinary Student Externship

About the hospital: Lake Forest Animal Hospital located on the outskirts of Lynchburg, Virginia is looking for a veterinary extern to join our team!

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 Lynchburg Living Bronze award for their level of dedication.

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.

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 in-house lab capabilities, digital x-ray, 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:

VetEvolve's Support from the Start 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.

Industry leading Veterinarian and support staff retention rates - Hear why our Veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our videos page.

We invest in our team members’ professional growth and mental wellbeing, and many of our team members hold Compassion Fatigue Professional certifications.

We live by our core values: Serve, Evolve, and Trust.

“ 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.” - 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 Virginia’s Best Places to Work (we are based in Virginia).

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary School (VMD or DVM degree path)

Apply here or contact Ashley Anderson at [email protected] for more information.

Ready to Learn More?

We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.