Veterinary Student Externship

About the hospital: 

Community Animal Hospital, a busy 5-doctor practice in Easton, Maryland, is seeking an Veterinary Student Extern. As a staple of our Eastern Shore community, we have been practicing since 1984 and have grown throughout the years. Our clients are raving fans as one can see from our 4.9 star Google rating. Our clinic has that small town feel and we have seen generations of families. Easton, Maryland is an art and cultural center offering the best of several worlds: small town living with easy access to major metropolitan areas of Baltimore, Maryland and Washington D.C., as well as the beauty and activities of the Chesapeake Bay. Our practice is built on excellent patient care and an extremely strong commitment to client service and communication.

Hear about our Medical Director Dr. Chad Hutchison’s experience with our network here.

Why consider an externship with Community Animal Hospital?

• Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student
• Team has strong clinical skills in the areas of internal medicine, dermatology, advanced surgery, and exotic medicine
• Fully equipped with in-house lab capabilities, digital x-ray, ultrasound and more
• 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 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.

Veterinary Technician

Position Summary: 

The Veterinary Technician plays a vital role in assisting veterinarians and the medical support team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care to pets and their families. This position is responsible for performing a variety of technical, clinical, and client education duties that enhance efficiency, promote a safe and collaborative hospital environment, and elevate the overall client experience. The Veterinary Technician also assists in maintaining consistent, excellent medical standards and operational flow. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized patients, including IV catheter placement, CRI management, medication administration, feeding tube placement, and ongoing monitoring. 
• Prepare, monitor, and recover patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout all phases of care. 
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures, providing proper restraint, preparation, and patient monitoring. 
• Perform laboratory diagnostics including urinalysis, hematology, fecals, and cytology; accurately document, interpret, and communicate results as appropriate. 
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment, including radiology and ultrasound systems, in compliance with safety and regulatory standards. 
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed, maintaining strict compliance with DEA, OSHA, and hospital regulations. 
• Maintain accurate daily controlled drug logs and ensure proper handling, storage, and documentation of controlled substances. 
• Create, review, and enter treatment plans accurately in the medical record system. 
• Support hospital operations through accurate medical recordkeeping, charge entry, and chart auditing. 
• Provide compassionate, clear client education related to preventative care, treatment plans, medications, products, and nutritional recommendations. 
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment and surgical areas, ensuring sterile conditions for medical and surgical procedures. 
• Monitor inventory levels, rotate stock, and assist with ordering medical supplies as needed. 
• Promote a positive and professional workplace culture through effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration across departments. 
• Ensure all duties are performed in accordance with state practice acts, legal requirements, and hospital policies. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on hospital needs. 

Qualifications: 

• Certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Veterinary Technician preferred. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, laboratory procedures, radiology, and dentistry. 
• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to navigate practice management software and use Microsoft Office applications. 
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Maintains professionalism, composure, and sound judgment in emotionally charged or high-stress situations. 
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced setting while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Compassionate and committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service. 
• Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids. 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds. 
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.  
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards. 

Compensation and Benefits:  

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program. 

Hours:  

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations, including rotating Saturdays.

Community Animal Hospital, a busy 4-doctor practice in Easton, Maryland, is seeking an additional Veterinarian to join our team. As a staple of our Eastern Shore community, we have been practicing since 1984 and have grown throughout the years. Our clients are raving fans as one can see from our 4.9 star Google rating. Our clinic has a small town feel – we are proud to have served generations of families.

Easton, Maryland is an art and cultural center offering the best of several worlds: small town living with easy access to major metropolitan areas of Baltimore, Maryland and Washington D.C., as well as the beauty and activities of the Chesapeake Bay.

Community Animal Hospital Highlights

• Enjoy quality collaboration with a 4 doctor team
• Exceptional mentorship opportunities for new graduates - strong clinical skills in the areas of internal medicine, dermatology, advanced surgery, and exotic medicine
• Excellent culture with low turnover
• Enjoy strong, values-based leadership working alongside our Medical Director and Practice Manager. Hear about our Medical Director Dr. Chad Hutchinson’s experience with the VetEvolve network here

About VetEvolve

• Community Animal 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 with strong surgical skills base salary: Commensurate with skillset, experience, schedule and your preferred pace.
• 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.

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

Veterinary Technician

Position Summary: 

The Veterinary Technician plays a vital role in assisting veterinarians and the medical support team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care to pets and their families. This position is responsible for performing a variety of technical, clinical, and client education duties that enhance efficiency, promote a safe and collaborative hospital environment, and elevate the overall client experience. The Veterinary Technician also assists in maintaining consistent, excellent medical standards and operational flow. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalized patients, including IV catheter placement, CRI management, medication administration, feeding tube placement, and ongoing monitoring. 
• Prepare, monitor, and recover patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout all phases of care. 
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures, providing proper restraint, preparation, and patient monitoring. 
• Perform laboratory diagnostics including urinalysis, hematology, fecals, and cytology; accurately document, interpret, and communicate results as appropriate. 
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment, including radiology and ultrasound systems, in compliance with safety and regulatory standards. 
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed, maintaining strict compliance with DEA, OSHA, and hospital regulations. 
• Maintain accurate daily controlled drug logs and ensure proper handling, storage, and documentation of controlled substances. 
• Create, review, and enter treatment plans accurately in the medical record system. 
• Support hospital operations through accurate medical recordkeeping, charge entry, and chart auditing. 
• Provide compassionate, clear client education related to preventative care, treatment plans, medications, products, and nutritional recommendations. 
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment and surgical areas, ensuring sterile conditions for medical and surgical procedures. 
• Monitor inventory levels, rotate stock, and assist with ordering medical supplies as needed. 
• Promote a positive and professional workplace culture through effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration across departments. 
• Ensure all duties are performed in accordance with state practice acts, legal requirements, and hospital policies. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on hospital needs. 

Qualifications: 

• Certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician preferred but not required. 
• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Veterinary Technician preferred. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, laboratory procedures, radiology, and dentistry. 
• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to navigate practice management software and use Microsoft Office applications. 
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Maintains professionalism, composure, and sound judgment in emotionally charged or high-stress situations. 
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced setting while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Compassionate and committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service. 
• Able to work safely around cleaning chemicals, anesthetic gases, radiation, zoonotic diseases, and animal bodily fluids. 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds. 
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.  
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards. 

Compensation and Benefits:  

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program. 

Hours:  

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations, including rotating Saturdays.