Eldersburg Veterinary 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: Eldersburg Veterinary Hospital located in Sykesville, MD is seeking an extern to join our team. Our practice has been serving the community since 1976 and stands as a modern facility, providing comprehensive veterinary services in Eldersburg, Sykesville and surrounding areas. At Eldersburg Veterinary Hospital, we pride ourselves on delivering compassionate and comprehensive care to companion animals. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology, ensuring top-notch medical, surgical, and dental services. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for both our clients and team members. Our commitment to ongoing education and development ensures that our staff is always at the forefront of veterinary medicine, ready to provide the best possible care for our patients. Join us and become part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.
Highlights:
- Supportive Culture: We pride ourselves on a welcoming and trustworthy team culture, with a focus on ongoing education and development.
- Staffed with 3 experienced veterinarians, alongside a dedicated team of experienced veterinary technicians and receptionists.
- State-of-the-Art Facility: Enjoy a spacious, modern practice environment with cutting-edge technology including dental radiology and cold laser therapy.
- Low Turnover: We support and nurture our team members, resulting in exceptionally low staff turnover.
- Specializing in companion animal care
- Excellent mentorship opportunities with our Support From The Start program, tailored for new graduate veterinarians looking to join and grow with us.
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 anderson@vetevolve.com 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.
As published by greenhouse · 34 questions · 10 written answers
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter
Short answers (13)
- Preferred First Name optional
- What veterinary school do you currently attend?
- What is your anticipated veterinary school graduation month and year?
- What dates are you available for an externship?
- What is your educational track?
- What pronouns would you use to best describe yourself? optional
- What is your hometown? optional
- What are your favorite foods and snacks? optional
- What are your hobbies? optional
- What are your favorite music/TV shows/movies/books? optional
- Do you have any pets? If so, please list name and species. optional
- LinkedIn Profile optional
- Please provide the full city and state in which you currently reside.
Pick from a list (10)
- Do you have housing near the hospital?
- Which option best describes your post-graduation plans?
- Have you worked for VetEvolve or any current VetEvolve hospital in the past?
- Are you related to, in a relationship with, or a close friend of any person who currently works at VetEvolve?
- In the past three years, have you ever knowingly used any narcotics, amphetamines or barbiturates, other than those prescribed to you by a physician?
- Within the past five years, have you been convicted of a felony, or within the past two years, of any misdemeanor or are you presently formally charged with committing a criminal offense? (Do not include any traffic violations, juvenile offenses or military convictions, except by general court-martial.)
- At times, we use text messaging to communicate with candidates. Do you give us permission to communicate with you via text? Charges may apply through your phone carrier.
- How did you hear about us?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment in the United States?
Written answers (10)
- Which hospital/hospitals are you interested in completing an externship with? (enter geographic area of interest if unsure of specific hospital)
- If you know which geographic areas you are interested in settling in postgraduation, please list.
- Please list any technical skills you possess (venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, intubation, etc.)
- Do you have experience working in a veterinary practice prior to or during veterinary school? If so, please elaborate on your responsibilities/experience level.
- Which technical skills are you most interested in improving/developing during your externship?
- What types of cases are you most interested in learning about during your externship?
- If yes, please provide details. optional
- If yes, please provide details. optional
- If the answer is yes, furnish details. optional
- If the answer is yes, furnish details of conviction, offense, location, date and sentence. optional
Attachments (1)
- Please upload any university documents describing externship requirements/guidelines. optional