Veterinary Student Externship

About the hospital: Arnold Veterinary Hospital, a long-standing and well-respected small animal practice, is seeking a full or part time Veterinarian to join our team. We are located in Arnold, Maryland, just outside of Annapolis – Maryland’s state capital. Providing quality patient care and maintaining healthy client relationships are the top priorities of Arnold Veterinary Hospital’s three veterinarians and skilled support staff team members. Our staff, including one Fear Free certified veterinarian, use low-stress handling techniques and spend plenty of time on client communication, ensuring the team upholds their motto, “personal attention from professionals who care.” Ideal candidates will share our core values of serve, evolve, trust, and thrive in a cooperative team environment.

Why consider an externship with Arnold Veterinary Hospital?

• Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student
• Team has strong clinical skills in the areas of wellness, dentistry and routine surgery
• Work with a Fear Free certified veterinarian
• Gain experience with daytime emergency medicine
• Fully equipped with in-house lab capabilities, digital x-ray, ultrasound and more

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).

Qualifications:

• 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.

Arnold Veterinary Hospital, a well-respected small animal practice, is seeking a 4th full or part time Veterinarian to join our team. We are located in Arnold, Maryland, just outside of Annapolis – Maryland’s state capital. If you are looking to practice excellent medicine in an environment where you have plenty of time to communicate with clients and collaborate with other team members, look no further! At Arnold Veterinary Hospital, we make work-life balance a priority while building strong relationships with our clients. Learn more about our hospital by clicking here.

Providing quality patient care and maintaining healthy client relationships are the top priorities of Arnold Veterinary Hospital’s three veterinarians and skilled support staff team members. Our staff, including one Fear Free certified veterinarian, use low-stress handling techniques and spend plenty of time on client communication, ensuring the team upholds their motto, “personal attention from professionals who care.” Ideal candidates will share our core values of serve, evolve, commit, trust, create, care and thrive in a cooperative team environment. Visit us to see how rewarding the next step in your career journey can be!

Highlights:

• Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a new graduate
• We are excited to announce the addition of Dr. Rebecca Noranbrock in late 2024. Dr. Noranbrock and Dr. Hemmer make a well-rounded team, with interests including but not limited to avian and reptile medicine, emergency medicine, soft tissue surgery, elevating support staff through education and teamwork, and low stress handling.
• Fear free certified team members
• Suburb of gorgeous Annapolis, Maryland
• Support and partnership with 6 additional veterinarians at our two sister hospitals less than 10 minutes away – Hoffman Animal Hospital and Arnold Pet Station.

About VetEvolve

• Arnold Veterinary Hospital is part of the VetEvolve hospital network. VetEvolve’s goal is simple - to provide every team member with the resources they need to be “Happy Here.” Happy Here means something different to each individual and will evolve as you progress through your career and/or experience significant life changes. We look forward to learning more about your goals and how we can best support you.
• Strong, people-focused culture centered around our core values - Serve, Evolve, Trust. We use these values to guide our actions and the way we support each other every day.
• “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 Veterinarian
• Learn more about why our veterinarians and support teams are Happy Here via our blog and video pages

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, experienced veterinarian base salary: $120-150k. Commensurate with skillset, experience, schedule and your preferred pace.
• Earning potential on monthly, no negative accrual bonus plan: up to $180k
• Additional opportunities to earn: Highly competitive monthly, no negative accrual bonus plan. Bonus plan is not mandatory (for candidates preferring straight salary). Equity opportunity available starting early 2025.
• Relocation stipend

• Bonus in exchange for multi-year commitment negotiable; commensurate with length of commitment, skillset and schedule commitment
• Basic benefits information: Paid vacation & sick leave; health, dental, vision insurance with generous employer contribution; several additional supplemental insurance options; 100% coverage of liability, license defense, professional dues and licensing fees, 401k with generous employer contribution, 100% coverage of short term disability insurance premiums.
• Wellness, Mentorship and Professional Development
• Customizable continuing education package tailored to your goals and passions & full week of paid time off for continuing education each year.
• Support From the Start wet lab-focused mentorship program for new graduates. Continues through your first year of employment.
• Additional internal continuing education opportunities including but not limited to webinars, annual veterinarian retreats, local didactic and hands-on CE
• MentorVet, Vet Specialists On Demand, AbleTo coaching & counseling and several additional mental health and professional development tools.

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.

Contact Vicki Fong at fong@vetevolve.com for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation.

Registered Veterinary Technician – Arnold Veterinary Hospital, Arnold, MD

Grow Your Career in Veterinary Medicine

Are you a Registered Veterinary Technician looking to take the next step in your veterinary career? At Arnold Veterinary Hospital, we support our team members with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to the care of our patients and the service of our clients.

Located in Arnold, Maryland, just outside Annapolis, we are a well-established small animal general practice with a longstanding and loyal client base. We focus on high-quality, compassionate care and offer a range of services including preventative medicine, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and client education.

Our team takes pride in our progressive medical approach and our commitment to professionalism, communication, and patient well-being. Learn more about who we are and what we offer at arnoldvethospital.com

About the Role

We are seeking a veterinary professional with over 2 years of experience as a Technician. The ideal candidate is confident in their skills, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and a passion for patient care are essential.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance

• Blood draws and IV catheter placement

• Dentistry and dental radiographs

• Radiology and lab work

• Client communication and education

• Medication preparation and record keeping

Position Details:

• Full-time position, including some evening hours (till 7pm) and rotating Saturdays

• Must be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

• Requires the ability to handle animals safely and compassionately

• Must be able to tolerate exposure to animal waste, odors, scratches, bites, and potential infectious disease

Why Join Us:

• Competitive pay, based on experience

• Ongoing opportunities for skill development and continuing education

• Supportive and respectful team culture

• Exposure to a wide variety of cases and procedures

• Convenient location in a vibrant and pet-loving community

Whether you’re looking to advance in your current role or develop new skills, Arnold Veterinary Hospital offers a great environment to grow professionally.