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# Hollymead Veterinary Hospital - DVM/VMD Extern at VetEvolve

- **Company:** VetEvolve
- **Location:** United States
- **Posted:** 2025-12-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vetevolve/jobs/5015358008

## Job description

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: Located in historic Charlottesville, Virginia with a gorgeous view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, [Hollymead Veterinary Hospital](https://hollymeadvet.com/) (formerly VETSS) offers a variety of veterinary care services ranging from general practice and emergency care services for companion animals. Despite its broad range of offerings, Hollymead Veterinary Hospital has a hometown feel where team members grow together, employees are empowered to learn, and doctors guide one another to create a truly comprehensive, versatile approach to patient care.

Hollymead Veterinary Hospital (formerly VETSS) was established in 1989 as a leading provider of around-the-clock veterinary emergency services, surgery services, and urgent care needs. Hollymead Veterinary Hospital offers a full surgery suite, dentistry with digital x-rays, ultrasound, IDEXX in-house lab equipment, and much more. In the more than three decades since its founding, Hollymead Veterinary Hospital has continued to provide these critical services while actively participating in the community and giving back. In 2018, the practice expanded to include general practice services. While the practice now operates on 12-hour shifts seven days a week, it is well poised for growth and is planning to return to the 24/7/365 schedule.

Hollymead Veterinary Hospital's goal is to create an environment that allows its team members to practice good medicine while providing the best possible patient care. To achieve that, it utilizes concepts of the [Fear Free](https://fearfreepets.com/fear-free-certification-overview) and Feline Friendly approaches. And because of this, Hollymead Veterinary Hospital has built a long-standing reputation in the Charlottesville area for great client service as well as reasonable prices. Its team is well-rounded with skilled LVTs, particularly in emergency and surgery. The practice also has a strong focus on wellness, especially in chronic and progressive disease and managing those cases from a wellness perspective.

The Hollymead Veterinary Hospital team takes pride in its hard-working, driven, and focused approach. Each team member — from its four DVMs to its growing team of passionate support staff — is committed to supporting one another in a fun, easygoing atmosphere. As practice manager Genevieve Andrews says, “They’re the kind of people who make you want to get up and come to work every day because they make the job easy and fun.”

Why consider an externship with Hollymead Veterinary Hospital?

- Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student
- Team has strong clinical skills in the areas of urgent care and emergency medicine
- Gain experience with emergency surgeries
- Work with Fear Free professionals
- Fully equipped with in-house lab capabilities, digital x-ray, and ultrasound
- Excellent culture, collaborative environment, and low turnover

What we offer externs:

- Stipend to offset the cost of housing and travel
- 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 - Hear why our Veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our [videos page.](https://vetevolve.com/resources/videos)
- 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: Serve, Evolve, and Trust.
- “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.

## About VetEvolve

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: VetEvolve is a veterinary practice acquisition and support platform that partners with independent veterinary practices across the eastern United States to provide operational, clinical, and career growth support.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funded through acquisitions; ownership structure not fully disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Not publicly listed on website, but senior leadership roles suggest a presence in the eastern U.S. (e.g., San Antonio, TX for CDO; likely other locations)
- **Founded**: 2014 (roots trace back to 2006 with founders' military service)
- **Founders**: Paul Habenicht and Nick Lodestro

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Veterinary Services / Healthcare (Animal Health)
- **Target customers**: B2B (independent veterinary practice owners seeking partnership) and B2C (veterinary professionals seeking employment)
- **Mission/Purpose**: "We believe strong practices make for stronger care." They aim to strengthen the foundations of care and foster environments where people and practices can thrive.

## Products & Services
- **Practice Acquisition & Partnership**: VetEvolve acquires or partners with independent veterinary practices, offering operational support, infrastructure, and clinical resources while maintaining the practice's local identity and clinical autonomy.
- **Career Platform**: A structured ecosystem for veterinary professionals (vets, vet students, support staff, and leadership) with clear career pathways, mentorship, and operational support.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Network of 53 veterinary practices across 8 eastern states, recognized for sustained growth three years in a row.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Leadership team includes Catherine Howell (CEO), Clayton Stanley (CDO, previously led acquisition of 180+ clinics at AmeriVet), Mike Polgardy (CFO), and Mayange Kane (COO). Founder roots in military service (Marine Reconnaissance).
- **Growth Signals**: 117 open job postings on Greenhouse; expanding across multiple states (VA, WV, TN, NC, FL, KY, MD, PA); sustained growth recognition.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Clinically Led Model**: Operations are designed to support clinical judgment, not control it—a key differentiator from some consolidators.
- **Military-Inspired Culture**: Founding story rooted in Marine Reconnaissance values (core values, mission focus, team-based culture) creates a strong, purpose-driven organizational identity.
- **Scaled Expertise**: Leadership has deep M&A experience (CDO Clayton Stanley scaled 180+ clinics at AmeriVet) and healthcare operations expertise (CEO Catherine Howell, former COO at Mass Advantage and Cancer Treatment Centers of America).
- **Intentionally Moderate Growth**: "Grow with intention" philosophy avoids the burnout culture often associated with rapid roll-ups.

## Strategic Focus
- **Geographic Expansion**: Currently operating in 8 eastern states (VA, WV, TN, NC, FL, KY, MD, PA) with active recruitment signals.
- **Talent Pipeline Development**: Heavy investment in externships, new graduate pathways, and leadership development programs.
- **Operational Scale**: Building infrastructure and analytics to support a growing network of practices.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: "Care first" values with emphasis on clinical autonomy, collaboration, and sustainable growth. The company explicitly positions itself against burnout culture.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Clinical roles are in-person at partner practices. Corporate roles may offer flexibility, but this is not explicitly stated.
- **Career Development**: Structured pathways for all roles (licensed vets, new grads, support staff, leadership), including mentorship programs and externships.
- **Unique Differentiator**: For veterans or those who value mission-driven, team-first cultures, the Marine Reconnaissance founding story provides a unique organizational bond.
- **Growth Trajectory**: Recognized for sustained growth for three consecutive years, suggesting stability and expansion opportunity for employees.

## Sources
1. [VetEvolve Homepage](https://vetevolve.com/)
2. [VetEvolve Careers Page](https://vetevolve.com/careers/)
3. [VetEvolve About Page](https://vetevolve.com/about/)
4. [VetEvolve Practice List](https://vetevolve.com/about/practices/)
5. [VetEvolve Greenhouse Job Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vetevolve)

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