Veterinary Extern - Alexandria Animal Hospital of Fort Hunt

Overview

🐾 Calling All Vet Med Students: Your Alexandria Adventure Awaits! 🐾

Externship at Alexandria Animal Hospital of Fort Hunt!

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 Alexandria Animal Hospital of Fort Hunt! in beautiful Alexandria, Virginia!

We’re a small-town clinic with big-time surgical capabilities and an even bigger personality. Our team is welcoming, wicked smart, and always ready to teach. You’ll see a wide range of cases-routine wellness, emergency medicine, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery-and you'll leave with the kind of real-world experience that makes your resume and your confidence stand out.

✨ What makes us special?

• Advanced medical diagnostics, dental procedures, routine checkups, and surgical care.
• You’ll be part of the team, not just a fly on the wall
• We laugh a lot, we learn a lot, and we make time for real talk about life in vet med
• Just a stone's throw from the nation's capital, Alexandria offers a delightful blend of small-town charm and urban sophistication.

🎓 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
• Huge fans of the beautiful scenery including the Cherry Blossom Festival in Spring!

📅 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 Alexandria Animal Hospital of Fort Hunt!

👉 Apply now and let's get this externship on the books!

Check us out here: myalexvet.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.