Veterinary Extern - Specialty

Job Description

Applicants must be third- or fourth-year students of accredited domestic or international veterinary schools, pursuing a DVM, VMD, or foreign equivalent.

Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital of Byron Center serves the pets of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and other nearby western Michigan communities. Our hospital offers 24/7 inpatient and outpatient emergency care as well as ophthalmology, surgery, cardiology, critical care and internal medicine specialties . We are excited to offer veterinary students highly immersive specialty externship experiences in our established, rapidly growing hospital.

Program Overview:


Our veterinary student externship is open to third- and fourth-year students ready to jump into a two- to four-week specialty experience. You will be paired with a board-certified specialist four days a week. You will assist the specialist with appointments, rechecks, procedures, and surgeries (ophthalmology and surgery). This includes client communication, patient diagnostics, treatment plans, and surgery, with our team's appropriate guidance.

Why choose our hospitals?


Our hospitals employ 30 veterinarians and more than 140 support staff who work as a team and treat each other with kindness and respect. We work hard to create a supportive and welcoming environment, and our veterinarians are eager to teach and mentor student externs. Our 10,000-square-foot facility was built in 2022 and houses 10 exam rooms, dedicated separate isolation spaces, CT, ultrasound, and more.

Grand Rapids, nick-named "Beer City," is a booming city and cultural hub in western Michigan that hosts many breweries and the famed beer trolley tour. We are about an hour's drive to Lake Michigan's quaint beach towns and outdoor enthusiasts have easy access to parks and natural areas.

We also offer emergency externships! During these externships you act as the primary doctor and get to follow your cases from start to finish, including surgery. Here is a link for more information:

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

At Ethos Veterinary Health, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:
• We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @ethosvet.com or @nva.com
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.ethosvet.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at Ethos Veterinary Health!

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.