VES - DVM​/VMD Extern

Veterinary Emergency Services (VES) - DVM/VMD Extern

Veterinary Emergency Services (VES) in Verona, Virginia, near Staunton and 45 minutes west of Charlottesville is a 24/7/365 emergency clinic. We are well‑established, with an excellent reputation and clients willing to travel for our services. Culturally, the VES team prioritizes supporting one another and sharing ideas to ensure after‑hours shifts run smoothly and each patient receives the best possible care. We are proud of our tight‑knit team and high staff retention rates.

About the hospital:
Veterinary Emergency Services (VES) is an urgent care/emergency‑only small animal practice in Verona, Virginia and the only after‑hours care provider in the Shenandoah Valley. The practice was founded in 1998 with the goal of providing high‑quality care for critically ill or injured pets when other practices are closed. The practice is on a growth trajectory and is ready to welcome new and experienced veterinarians looking to use or grow their emergency and surgical skills.

As an Urgent Care/ER‑only practice
, VES is open 6 pm to 8 am Monday through Thursday and 24 hours on weekends and holidays. The practice is fully equipped with a variety of equipment for surgical and non‑surgical needs. Veterinarians are supported by one LVT and an assistant to ensure each case receives complete attention and care. The LVT staff have been with the practice for five years or more.

Culturally, the VES team prioritizes supporting one another and sharing ideas to ensure after‑hours shifts run smoothly and that each patient receives the best possible care. New and experienced veterinarians as well as student externs looking to build their experience with emergency care will be able to do so in a professional environment where the team looks after one another.

Why consider an externship with Veterinary Emergency Services?

• Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student
• Team has strong clinical skills in urgent care and emergency medicine
• Gain experience with emergency surgeries
• Fully equipped with in‑house lab capabilities, digital x‑ray, and ultrasound
• Excellent culture, collaborative environment, and low turnover

What we offer externs:

• Stipend to offset the cost of housing and travel
• Opportunities to connect with multiple Vet Evolve practices

Why Vet Evolve:

• Vet Evolve’s Support from the Start program provides new veterinarians with mentorship, hands‑on training, and a customized post‑grad experience to build a strong foundation.
• Industry leading veterinarian and support staff retention rates – our staff are “Happy Here”.
• We invest in professional growth and mental wellbeing; 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.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary School (VMD or DVM degree path)

Apply here or contact Ashley Anderson at  for more information.

As set forth in Veterinary Emergency Services’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.