VetEvolve·Manheim, Pennsylvania
This externship provides veterinary students with opportunities to connect with multiple VetEvolve practices and receive mentorship from eager and experienced veterinarians. The role focuses on supporting the delivery of compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for dogs and cats in a general practice setting.
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.
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.
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White Oaks Veterinary Hospital [https://www.whiteoaksvethospital.com/], a well-established, family-based general practice in Manheim, PA. White Oaks Veterinary Hospital [https://www.whiteoaksvethospital.com/] has been providing compassionate, high quality veterinary care for dogs and cats since 1952. Our goal is to celebrate the human-animal bond by treating you and your pet with kindness, respect, and honesty/
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Our hospital is housed in a modern, purpose-built facility (built in 2011) and staffed by a dedicated team including two owner veterinarians with university internship training, a practice manager with 28 years of experience, two certified veterinary technicians, and skilled veterinary assistants. We focus on providing high-quality, compassionate medicine with an emphasis on mentorship and professional growth.
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. [https://vetevolve.com/resources/videos]
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).
• 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.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary School pursuing a DVM or VMD degree. The position emphasizes a desire for learning, professional growth, and alignment with the organization's core values of Serve, Evolve, and Trust.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, DVM/VMD student externships are often sought by candidates building clinical experience before graduation, so openings can draw interest from students with strong academic and hands-on backgrounds. These roles are competitive because programs look for current AVMA-accredited veterinary students who show a clear desire to learn, grow professionally, and align with core values like Serve, Evolve, and Trust. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show how your goals match the hospital’s culture.