Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital - DVM/VMD Extern

Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital - DVM/VMD Extern Hampton, Virginia, United StatesThe Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital team provides primary and urgent care treatment, as well as soft tissue surgery and dentistry, to Hampton, Virginia and surrounding small animal communities. AAHA Accredited since 1992, our efficient, communicative, highly skilled team does everything it can to make the client and patient experience positive and stress-free, earning a wonderful reputation in the community. Veterinary Student Externship About the hospital: Founded in 1956, Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital is a busy small animal practice that takes pride in helping its community. Located in Hampton, Virginia, this AAHA-accredited practice has a strong reputation in the area and works to accommodate all clients. With an efficient, communicative, highly skilled staff, the practice does everything it can to make the client and patient experience pleasant and stress-free. The team provides primary and urgent care treatment, as well as soft tissue surgery and dentistry. A visiting board certified surgeon and skilled ultrasonographer are utilized weekly to augment the diagnostic and treatment strategies provided by our five dedicated veterinarians. Culturally, Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital is a great environment for new and experienced veterinarians alike. The team is extremely collaborative and encourages one another to improve their skills and build knowledge. Due to the supportive environment, a majority of doctors and support staff have been with the practice for multiple years. In fact, more than 10 employees have been with the practice for longer than a decade. Those attributes, combined with the spacious facility in a beautiful area, four supportive doctors, and four collaborative LVTs, make Armistead a fantastic place for veterinarians and support staff to grow their careers. Why consider an externship with Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital? Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student Team has strong clinical skills in the areas of surgery and ultrasound Gain experience with basic and complex surgeries Work in an AAHA accredited hospital Fully equipped with in-house lab capabilities, digital x-ray, and ultrasound 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).