Location:
Best Friends Animal Hospital
Calhoun, GA

Job Description: Are you looking for a hands-on externship experience in a welcoming and supportive private practice? Best Friends Animal Hospital, a privately owned and progressive small animal practice in Calhoun, Georgia, is seeking a compassionate and motivated veterinary student to join our team. We are a Christian business guided by principles of faith, and we extend that same care to our patients, clients, and staff, creating a unique and nurturing learning environment.

Why Choose an Externship at Best Friends?

• A "No-Corporate" Learning Experience: Escape the corporate grind and learn in a private practice setting where you can truly connect with patients, clients, and staff. You'll gain a personalized and comprehensive understanding of veterinary medicine.
• Supportive Christian Environment: Our practice is founded on Christian principles of integrity and compassion. Experience a supportive team dynamic and see how faith guides our practice of medicine.
• Diverse Caseload Potential: While primarily focused on small animals, you can gain exposure to exotic and farm animal patients if you are interested.
• Thorough Medicine: Our dedicated clients appreciate thorough workups, providing an excellent opportunity to observe and assist in high-quality medical cases.
• Fun & Friendly Team: Our staff genuinely enjoys their work and each other's company, creating a positive and collaborative atmosphere that makes for a great externship experience.
• Modern Equipment & Advanced Diagnostics: Get hands-on with our state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, including in-house blood analyzers, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, digital color ultrasound, endoscope, surgical cautery, and more.
• Mentorship from Experienced Doctors: Learn from our combined 25+ years of experience. Our senior doctor has 18+ years of experience, and our associate doctor has 7+ years, both eager to provide mentorship and guidance.
• Vibrant Community: Experience life in Calhoun, a beautiful town in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with plenty of outdoor activities like hiking and more.
• Convenient Location: We are easily accessible off I-75 and a short drive from Berry College campus, Chattanooga, TN, and Atlanta, GA.

About Calhoun: Georgia Calhoun is a thriving town with a friendly, small-town atmosphere. With a strong sense of community and access to both natural beauty and city amenities, it's a great place to spend your externship. Become a Part of Our Family! We are looking for a veterinary student who is passionate about their future career and eager to learn in a positive, supportive environment. If you are compassionate, dedicated, and seeking a valuable clinical experience, contact us today to learn more about this exciting externship opportunity!

Faith Integration: We try to incorporate faith into every aspect of the hospital. It starts with encouraging a healthy and sustainable work-life balance by closing the practice on Sundays and offering lighter appointments on Wednesday afternoons. This allows staff time for rest, family, and faith-based activities. We provide compassionate care for animals by approaching every interaction, including routine checkups or end-of-life care, with mercy and respect, recognizing the inherent dignity of all living creatures. In difficult decisions, particularly those involving pain, suffering, or euthanasia, values can guide choices that prioritize the animal’s well-being. During those painful moments, compassionate support, including prayer, can be offered if the client is open to it. Building the practice around compassion and support, and hiring like-minded individuals creates a warm, positive, and encouraging environment for both clients and staff. By building relationships through the care of animals, the practice can become a bridge to serve a wider community, both locally and globally. This ensures the practice operates with integrity and upholds the sanctity of life. By integrating these principles, a veterinary practice can become more than just a medical service. It becomes a platform for demonstrating compassion, embodying integrity, and serving others through the care of God's creatures.

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Dr. John Gray
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 706-629-5060
Fax: 706-629-9006
Website: https://thebestfriendsanimalhospital.com/