Are you a veterinary student looking for hands-on experience in a supportive, high-quality small-animal practice? Join our team for an externship focused on real learning, strong mentorship, and exposure to a wide range of clinical skills.
• 4 FTE DVMs (3 full-time, 2 part-time) — with plans to add another full-time doctor
• 6 Certified Veterinary Technicians, 3 unlicensed techs (two preparing for boards)
• 5–6 veterinary assistants
We have a deeply skilled support team that allows doctors to practice at the top of their license. Our hospital is fully equipped to support your clinical development, including:
• Digital radiography, ultrasound, and dental radiography
• Radiosurgery unit and electrocautery
• Cryosurgery unit
• Class IV therapeutic laser
• A brand-new dental suite with two dental tables and full Midmark drill/scaling units
• Two new surgical suites outfitted with Cardell or Vetcorder monitoring (ECG, BP, CO₂, temp, pulse ox)
• Lift tables in 6 exam rooms and fold-away tables in 2 feline-friendly rooms
• Why Students Love Rotating With Us
• Exceptional Culture & Mentorship
• Long-tenured staff, including several team members with 30+ years at our hospital
• A true learning environment — we’ve trained and hired multiple tech externs over the years
• A fun, relaxed team with a workspace designed to reduce stress (sound-separated from exam rooms = music and teaching without disturbing clients!)
• Strong belief in utilizing technical staff fully — our techs manage anesthesia, client education, and major technical procedures
• Students benefit from seamless exam-room workflow with technician or advanced assistant support
• A genuine emphasis on work-life balance for everyone — flexible scheduling, generous time off, 4-day doctor workweeks, and no weekends or on-call
• Location Perks
• We’re located in an affluent, highly educated community with clients who value and trust medical recommendations — meaning excellent compliance and diverse case opportunities.
• Easy access: right off the highway and a major southern York County thoroughfare
• Close to three ERs and several urgent care centers, keeping emergency burden low
• Fantastic for outdoor enthusiasts and still within easy reach of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Harrisburg
What You’ll See & Learn
• Our externs get exposure to a wide range of medical and surgical experiences, including:
• High-volume surgery and dentistry
• Small mammal medicine, surgery, and dentistry (optional for students)
• Integrative medicine: acupuncture, herbal medicine, laser therapy, and soon, chiropractic care
• We work very closely with a local cat rescue, as well as other dog and cat rescues, so you’ll get a lot of hands-on shelter medicine
• Care for the majority of police K9s in York and surrounding counties
• Diverse medical approaches thanks to a multi-generational team that loves teaching
