Know That Good Medicine is Good Business With Our Externship Partners, You'll Be Learning from Exceptional Veterinarians
Job number one when you leave veterinary school is to become the absolute best veterinarian you can be. The best way to prepare for this is to do externships at multiple practices. Learn what high quality mentorship means by visiting one of our Veterinary Management Group(VMG) colleagues listed below.
Externship Partner Directory
Below are some of our externship partner practices located throughout the country.
Windcrest Animal Hospital
Location:
3705 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19805
Practice Website:
windcrestanimal.com
Contact Email:
drmdawkins@windcrestanimal.com
Contact Phone:
(302) 998-2995
Housing Available & Cost:
Yes - no cost
Stipend:
No
Travel Allowance:
No
Externship Length:
2-4 weeks, flexible
Hospital description:
General practice, exotic species medicine and surgery, 24 emergency/ICU, Physical Therapy
Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital
Location:
7823 US HWY 158,
Stokesdale, NC 27357
Practice Website:
stokesdalevet.net
Contact Email:
mswesely@gmail.com
Contact Phone:
(336) 643-8515
Housing Available & Cost:
Yes - No cost
Stipend:
No
Travel Allowance:
No
Externship Length:
2-4 weeks
Hospital description:
We are a mixed animal, (LA to SA ratio is 10/90). We have a 16 x 16 two story cabin on the owners sheep farm where the student can set up. Fully equipped with washing machine, kitchen, full bathroom, etc.
Student is allowed to bring pets that don't cause damage!
If student is interested in large animal, we can be sure we save a ram for student to plan anesthesia and castrate. Usually is a fun event!
Muncy Veterinary Center
Location:
1804 John Brady Drive, Muncy, PA 17756
Practice Website:
muncyvetcenter.com
Contact Email:
gsunderland@muncyvet.com
Contact Phone:
(814) 386-2067
Housing Available & Cost:
Yes - no cost. Nearby AirBNB
Stipend:
$300/week
Travel Allowance:
No
Externship Length:
2-8 weeks
Hospital description:
Muncy Veterinary Center is a full-service small animal hospital. It is our commitment to provide great quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime. We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet’s health care. We treat your pet as we would our own. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine. Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner.
City Pets Animal Care
Location:
1016 Jefferson St, Nashville, TN 37208
Practice Website:
citypetsanimalcare.com
Contact Email:
practicemanager@citypets.vet
Contact Phone:
(615) 678-8013
Housing Available & Cost:
No
Stipend:
No
Travel Allowance:
No
Externship Length:
1-8 weeks
Hospital description:
High quality, boutique style 3 doctor practice with ultrasound, dental X-ray, laser, electrosurgery, alternative medicine (acupuncture and herbal medicine), specializing in gold star service and gold standard medicine. We are in the heart of downtown Nashville!
Newport Veterinary Hospital
Location:
218 VT RT 105,
Newport, VT 05855
Practice Website:
newportvethospital.com
Contact Email:
abitar@chronosllc.com
Contact Phone:
(802) 334-2655
Housing Available & Cost:
Yes - No cost
Stipend:
$300/week
Travel Allowance:
No
Externship Length:
Unlimited
Hospital description:
Newport Veterinary Hospital (NVH) is located in Newport, VT on the Quebec border. We are a growing, thriving practice serving our community Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. We practice high quality medicine while respecting the spectrum of care to meet our client’s and patient’s needs. We emphasize excellent communication and practice gentle handling. Newport Veterinary Hospital provides excellent, comprehensive care including wellness, preventative, illness, soft tissue surgery, behavior, and comprehensive oral care. We value each other and the human animal bond.
Our practice is privately owned by Dr. Hailey Gentile. She will take the time and effort to afford veterinary students the hands-on experience they need to take their education to the next level. As with any mentorship experience, Dr. Hailey expects you to be an active participant in your experience. Bring your list of expectations, and the doctors and staff at NVH will do their best to make it happen. Dr. Hailey is also happy to sit down with you and talk business; from the books to HR, she can share her experiences to help give you a look at what your future could look like as an associate, relief, or an independent practice owner.
Newport Veterinary Hospital has housing on site, and will accept well behaved pets. We offer a stipend, as well, to help with expenses. Our externship program is open year round to ALL years of veterinary students.
The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont offers year round outdoor fun! You’re also in a prime location for fun day or overnight trips to Burlington, VT, Montreal, QC, Boston, MA, or the Maine Coast. Our hospital is 20 minutes from Jay Peak Ski resort, which also boasts a year round water park! We have excellent farm to table restaurants, and maple creemees!
Please send your resume and cover letter and include ideal dates, whether or not you will need housing, and if you will be bringing a pet.
Onion River Animal Hospital
Location:
2386 Airport Road, Berlin, VT, 05641
Practice Website:
onionriveranimalhospital.com
Contact Email:
drlkquinn@orahvt.com
Contact Phone:
(802) 223-7765
Housing Available & Cost:
Yes - no cost
Stipend:
$599
Travel Allowance:
No
Externship Length:
2-4 weeks, flexible
Hospital description:
Looking to work for a companion animal practice that combines the case challenges of a big city with the quality of life and recreational opportunities of a small town? Seeking a community where there are still four seasons, all beautiful? Onion River Animal Hospital is an AAHA Accredited practice just outside Montpelier, Vermont. We were the first Fear Free Certified Practice in the state.
Our modern facility offers bright cheerful exam rooms with a separate cat area; digital radiography; a full-service in-house laboratory; a separate dental suite with dental radiography; a large surgery suite with up-to-date monitoring equipment; ultrasound; therapeutic laser; and Synovetin OA therapy. Our veterinary team works collaboratively, sharing cases, asking advice, and attending rounds together. A board-certified surgeon and an internist alternate weekly visits, allowing orthopedic procedures and ultrasounds/echocardiograms to be performed in-house. We maintain an excellent referral relationship with local and out-of-state specialty hospitals. Mentoring with several experienced clinicians is available for newer graduates, in both medicine and soft tissue surgery. We have a staff that communicates well, laughs together, and enjoys being trusted with the work they were trained to do.
Our benefits package includes salary, relocation expenses, a portion of health care, full dental and vision care, vacation time, sick leave, CE time and expenses, a 401k with funds matching, short term disability insurance, liability insurance, an educational assistance program for student loan support, state license, DEA license, and membership in AVMA, AAHA, VVMA, PrideVMC plus a membership of your choice. Central Vermont offers ready access to forests, mountains, lakes and rivers, with world-renowned craft breweries and distilleries. Montpelier is a state capital with small town charm, Burlington and Lake Champlain are less than an hour away, and Boston and Montreal are an easy drive.
Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care
Location:
3315 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
Practice Website:
horseheavenhillspeturgentcare.com
Contact Email:
H3peturgentcare@gmail.com
sheilaerickson@hotmail.com
Contact Phone:
(509) 840-2591
Housing Available & Cost:
Yes - no cost
Stipend:
No
Travel Allowance:
No
Externship Length:
Unlimited
Hospital description:
A fast paced hybrid practice, offering both daytime ER/urgent care, as well as general practice/preventative/wellness. We also do a small amount of shelter medicine, and offer IHE and mobile services. We have a HDVI CT for imaging, digital X-ray.
Our support staff is 52 FT employees, 7 PT, and 6 FT DVMs, that all enjoy teaching and mentoring students. We have 12 LVTs that each have at least 5 years experience (most over 15!). We do a significant amount of community outreach, have a newly remodeled building (May 2022) 12 exam rooms,(two dedicated comfort rooms) 2 surgery suites.