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Danville Family Vet DVM/VMD Student Extern - Housing Available!

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VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams. Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Veterinary Student Externship

Danville Family Vet is a small animal general practice in Danville, VA also serving South Boston, VA, Martinsville, VA, and Reidsville, NC. We are AAHA Certified, Fear Free, and are a gold standard Cat Friendly certified practice. If you're searching for a trusted veterinarian in Danville, VA, our compassionate team is here to help. We offer everything from routine checkups to dog boarding, pet grooming, dentals, surgery, and diagnostic imaging.

Danville Family Vet is seeking an DVM/VMD Extern to join their well-established, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital located in Danville, Virginia. Serving the Danville, South Boston, Martinsville, and Reidsville communities for more than 25 years, the hospital is known for combining progressive medicine with a family-oriented culture.

The practice offers comprehensive medical and surgical services, including wellness and preventive care, internal medicine, dentistry, behavioral medicine, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, diagnostics, grooming, boarding, and daycare. The hospital has developed a strong reputation in the region for its expertise in veterinary dentistry and behavioral medicine.

Led by Practice Owner Dr. Jeff Smith, the team emphasizes mentorship, compassionate patient care, strong client relationships, and a collaborative work environment. Dr. Smith has practiced in the Danville community since 1994 and is recognized locally for his surgical, dental, and behavioral expertise. The team fosters a supportive culture focused on mentorship, continued learning, and professional growth, making it an excellent opportunity for both experienced veterinarians and those seeking a collaborative environment.

About Danville, Virginia

Located in southern Virginia near the North Carolina border, Danville offers an affordable cost of living, a growing downtown River District, outdoor recreation along the Dan River, and easy access to larger metropolitan areas including Greensboro, Raleigh, and Richmond. The area provides a welcoming small-town feel with access to modern amenities, making it attractive for professionals seeking work-life balance.

Danville Family Vet is part of the VetEvolve network of practices. VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams. Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Highlights:

• AAHA-accredited hospital
• Fear Free Certified team
• Gold Cat Friendly Practice
• Strong reputation in dentistry and behavioral medicine
• Progressive medicine with advanced surgical and diagnostic capabilities
• Boarding, daycare, and grooming services under one roof
• Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and learning opportunities
• Established client base and long-standing community presence
• Located in an affordable, growing community in Southern Virginia

This practice tends to appeal particularly well to veterinarians who enjoy building client relationships, practicing high-quality medicine, and working in a supportive team environment rather than a high-volume corporate setting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while maximizing efficiency, productivity and profitability.
• Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws. Ensure appropriate medical record documentation and maintain complete medical records that meet practice quality control guidelines.
• Perform complete diagnostic workups, establish accurate histories and physical exams, develop thorough treatment plans, and deliver appropriate urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.
• Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies as appropriate; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment.
• Effectively communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team; address and resolve client concerns.
• Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members by ensuring safe restraint techniques, adherence to practice guidelines, and maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and laboratory areas.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and gain their trust and compliance.
• Attend department and team meetings, both in person and virtually, to stay informed, collaborate effectively, and support broader practice alignment.
• Demonstrate integrity, ethics, and embody VetEvolve's core values of Service, Evolve, and Trust.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we offer externs:

• Housing available!
• Mentorship from eager and experienced veterinarians
• 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.
• 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: Care First, Better Together, Grow Forward, and Own It
• "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. 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.