Veterinary Extern - Pet Care Veterinary Hospital
TEMPORARY•Virginia Beach
About this role
Overview
🐾 Calling All Vet Med Students: Your Virginia Adventure Awaits! 🐾
Externship at Pet Care Veterinary Hospital
Looking for an externship that’s more than just shadowing and watching from the sidelines? Come get your hands (and scrubs) into the action at Pet Care Veterinary Hospital in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia!
We’re an AAHA Accredited, Fear Free Certified hospital with a passion for education and a heart for pets of all shapes and sizes—including dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, reptiles, ferrets, and rabbits. Our team is welcoming, wicked smart, and always ready to teach. You’ll see a wide range of cases—routine wellness, exotic care, soft tissue surgery, and advanced diagnostics—and you'll leave with the kind of real-world experience that makes your resume and your confidence stand out.
✨ What makes us special?
- We’re a teaching hospital at heart—expect mentorship, not micromanagement
- You’ll be part of the team, not just a fly on the wall
- Exotics, surgery, diagnostics—you’ll get exposure to it all
- We laugh a lot, we learn a lot, and we make time for real talk about life in vet med
- We’re located in Virginia Beach—beach days, seafood spots, and endless sunshine included
🎓 Who should apply?
Vet students who:
- Are passionate, curious, and ready to dive in
- Want to learn from a team that takes care of pets and each other
- Like a little humor with their hematology
- Are excited to treat more than just dogs and cats
📅 Flexible scheduling available. Externships can be customized based on your interests and academic requirements.
Ready to make some core memories (and maybe scrub in on a TPLO)? We’d love to meet you. Come learn, grow, and laugh with us at Pet Care Veterinary Hospital.
👉 Apply now and let's get this externship on the books!
Check us out at: www.petcarevb.com
* This externship is intended for veterinary students currently enrolled in an accredited veterinary program who are looking to complete required externship hours or earn academic credit. Please note this is a non-paid position focused on education, mentorship, and real-world clinical exposure.
What you'll do
- As a veterinary extern, you will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of veterinary medicine, including routine wellness, exotic care, and soft tissue surgery. You will be part of a teaching hospital environment that emphasizes mentorship and real-world clinical exposure.
About Encore Vet Group
Encore Vet Group is more than a group of veterinary hospitals. We’re reimagining what it means to support the entire veterinary profession.
Work with us.
Our community of veterinary hospitals is built on connection, collaboration, and growth. We lighten the administrative load so practices can focus on what matters most — caring for pets — while we help teams thrive through mentorship, leadership development, and operational support. Joining Encore means you get the strength of a larger network without losing what makes your hospital unique.
Learn with us.
We believe learning never stops in veterinary medicine. That’s why our onsite and virtual education programs are available to EVERYONE in vet med — from veterinary students to client service representatives, practice managers, and beyond. Our programs are designed to grow skills, spark innovation, and keep the profession moving forward.
Consult with us.
Encore Veterinary Consulting brings expert guidance to both Encore hospitals and independent veterinary practices. Our consulting team partners with leaders to strengthen culture, improve operations, and build sustainable growth strategies — helping veterinary practices reach new heights!
At Encore, we believe that when the profession grows, we ALL grow. Connect with us to see how we’re building a stronger future for veterinary medicine.
Ready to join Encore Vet Group?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Veterinary Extern - Pet Care Veterinary Hospital do at Encore Vet Group?
As a Veterinary Extern - Pet Care Veterinary Hospital at Encore Vet Group, you will: as a veterinary extern, you will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of veterinary medicine, including routine wellness, exotic care, and soft tissue surgery. You will be part of a teaching hospital environment that emphasizes mentorship and real-world clinical exposure..
Is the Veterinary Extern - Pet Care Veterinary Hospital position at Encore Vet Group remote?
The Veterinary Extern - Pet Care Veterinary Hospital position at Encore Vet Group is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Veterinary Extern - Pet Care Veterinary Hospital position at Encore Vet Group?
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