DVM Student Externship - Animal Health Care Associates

DVM Student Externship - Animal Health Care Associates

Animal Health Care Associates has been a trusted part of the Martha's Vineyard community for over 45 years, providing exceptional veterinary care in a collaborative, supportive, and well-established environment. We're seeking enthusiastic DVM students who enjoy surgery, value strong client relationships, and are excited to learn from an experienced team.

Why You'll Love Externing Here At Animal Health Care Associates, you'll find the unique combination of a close-knit, family-oriented team and the opportunity to learn from a veterinary practice with advanced medicine. Our hospital is known throughout the island for its friendly, compassionate care and serves a diverse clientele that is highly invested in their pets' health. We primarily care for dogs and cats (over 90% of our caseload), while also offering the opportunity to see occasional equine and other large animal patients for DVM students with mixed-animal interests. Our doctors are encouraged to practice medicine to the fullest extent of their training. We perform a wide range of surgical and medical procedures in-house and refer cases only when truly necessary.

Advanced Medicine & Services Our hospital offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including:

• Orthopedic surgery
• Soft tissue surgery
• Dentistry with dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy
• Internal medicine
• Therapeutic laser
• Acupuncture (with a licensed veterinary acupuncturist on staff)
• Thermography
• Stem cell therapy
• In-house diagnostics

We're also continually investing in the future of our practice, with plans for facility expansion and additional equipment upgrades as the hospital continues to grow. Our practice also participates in a collaborative after-hours emergency rotation with other veterinary hospitals on Martha's Vineyard, helping provide overnight emergency coverage for the island community.

About Martha's Vineyard Living on Martha's Vineyard offers an unmatched lifestyle. Enjoy beautiful beaches, charming coastal towns, outdoor recreation, incredible restaurants, and a welcoming year-round community. Whether you're boating after work, exploring scenic trails, or simply enjoying the slower pace of island life, you'll quickly understand why so many people choose to call the Vineyard home.

Job Description

We're looking for:

• 1st through 4th Year Veterinary Students
• Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator
• Veterinary students looking to enhance their education through real world experiences

We offer our Veterinary Student Externs:

• Paid Externship Hours
• 1:1 Mentorship and Guidance
• Future Veterinarian Opportunity Preferences
• Future Ownership Opportunities through Partner Track Program
• DVM Mentor Network
• Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Must be an Active Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution.

Additional Information

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