Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital - DVM/VMD Extern
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The 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. We have been AAHA Accredited since 1992 and have visiting specialists in surgery, neurology, dermatology and more providing additional services to our patients. 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.
VeterinaryStudent 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.
Culture and Support:
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, five supportive doctors, and four collaborative LVTs, make Armistead a fantastic place for veterinarians and support staff to grow their careers.
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
- Stipend to offset the cost of housing and travel
- Opportunities to connect with multiple Vet Evolve practices
- Vet Evolve's Support from the Start program provides 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.
- 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 hold Compassion Fatigue Professional certifications.
- We live by our core values:
Serve, Evolve, and Trust. - Repeat winner of Virginia’s Best Places to Work.
- Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary School (VMD or DVM degree path)
Apply here or contact Ashley Anderson at for more information.
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