Colonial Gateway Veterinary Center - DVM/VMD Extern

VetEvolve; United States; On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend to offset housing and travel

Mentorship from veterinarians

Opportunities to connect with multiple

Job summary

VetEvolve, in partnership with Colonial Gateway Veterinary Center, invites a DVM/VMD student to join a Veterinary Student Externship in Boynton Beach, FL. You will learn through hands-on cases, guided by experienced veterinarians and a network of VetEvolve practices.

This externship includes mentorship, housing/travel stipend support, and opportunities to connect across VetEvolve practices while maintaining a focus on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary School (VMD or DVM degree path).

Responsibilities

• Participate in externship activities under mentorship from VetEvolve veterinarians.
• Engage in case discussions and rounds to broaden clinical knowledge.
• Connect with multiple VetEvolve practices for exposure to diverse cases.

Education

Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary School (VMD or DVM degree path)

Job description

Colonial Gateway Veterinary Center - DVM/VMD Extern

United States

Who is VetEvolve?

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

About the hospital:

Compassionate Veterinary Care in Boynton Beach

We take time to listen, answer questions, and help you feel confident in every decision about your pet’s care. Many families have trusted us through multiple pets and life stages, and we’re grateful to be part of those journeys.

Today, we continue serving Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, and surrounding South Florida communities with the welcoming atmosphere and dependable medical care that built our reputation.

What we offer externs:

• Stipend to offset the cost of housing and travel
• 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 cannot 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.
• 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)

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