VetEvolve·Richmond, Virginia
The extern will gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, working alongside experienced veterinarians. Responsibilities include participating in wellness and dental care, as well as basic and routine surgeries.
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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Brandermill Animal Hospital [https://www.brandermillvet.com/] in Midlothian, Virginia (a Richmond suburb) is searching for a veterinary extern to join our hard working, fun-loving 3 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!
The Brandermill team offers high-quality integrative and preventative care. We have high standards of care and are AAHA [https://www.aaha.org/aaha-accreditation/what-is-accreditation] accredited. 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 & technician team.
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 VMD or DVM degree. The ideal candidate should be warm, caring, confident, and enjoy collaboration with the veterinary team.
Market context
Veterinary externships in Virginia can be competitive because clinics often look for students who can contribute in a fast-paced, team-based environment while continuing to build clinical judgment. For this DVM/VMD extern role, warmth, confidence, and collaboration matter, and the listed mentorship, professional growth, stipend, and mental wellbeing support suggest a structured learning experience. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster; if you are currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school, confirm your school’s externship timing and prepare examples of teamwork and client communication.