CVP developed a mentorship program designed to foster relationships that are genuine, long-lasting, and well-rounded.
This program will help you:
This will ultimately lead to your career progression and growth within the CVP community.
Yes, if you find that another hospital meets your need whether because of location, specialty, or your career path, CVP is happy to help place you where you will thrive within our community.
CVP believes in going beyond essential benefits like health, dental, vision, and life. We also offer 401k with match, paid parental leave for all parents, free 24/7 mental health support for all team members, and flexible compensation structures including no negative accruals for pro-sal veterinarians so you can truly enjoy your time off.
The University Relations team will get to know you and what your interests are and place you into a hospital(s) that will meet your needs. We are here to make sure you get the best possible experience. After all, you are the next generation of veterinary professionals!
Small animal medicine and surgery, small animal clinical trials, avian, exotics, and wildlife animal medicine, mixed animal, equine, and a wide variety of specialties such as cardiology, opthalhmolog, ER/CC, and more.
Dr. Laura Strong, Director of University Relations at CVP is always happy to talk with students about their needs: laura.strong@cvpco.com
YES! We encourage as much hands-on experience as possible and encourage students to grow and gain skills based on their goals. We meet students where they are so we’re always ready and willing to help you grow to the next level.
Pending practice and program, housing and/or travel stipends may be available.
VetTogether is an all-expenses-paid trip to Philadelphia, home of the CVP Support Center, where Student Colleagues get to connect with each other, with CVP support center team members, and have fun exploring the city of brotherly love. All meals, lodging, and transportation are included.
Unless a student is part of an official CVP program, they do not get paid, however we still welcome students to contact a hospital and ask for an unofficial externship to shadow and/or get experience on their own.
We have a robust clinical affiliate program as well as externship offerings that meet your academic requirements for graduation. The CVP University Relations program is flexible and can be customized to meet students’ needs.
Yes, students have the opportunity to gain experience in multiple CVP hospitals, depending on location, specialty, and timing that works best.
Yes, The CVP community includes many specialty hospitals including ER/CC, Equine, Ophthalmology, and much more!
Our eight-week Student Colleague Program is designed to give veterinary students an immersive, hands-on experience at hospital sites specifically chosen for their interest in teaching future generations of veterinarians. Students can rotate hospitals if they want to try different specialties or locations as well.
Your staff will have access to a larger suite of comprehensive benefits that goes beyond the essentials, including paid parental leave, support for mental health, and 401k with CVP match, just to name a few. Oftentimes, essential benefits such as health and dental are provided at a lower cost to employees.
CVP will never place someone in your hospital without your approval. All hospitals are unique, and you ultimately decide if someone fits within the culture of your hospital. The CVP recruiting team works in tandem with your PM or hiring manager to get the right people in the right places.
All CVP hospitals are focused on delivering the best care possible to patients and compassion to all clients. They have solid reputations within their local communities and support the well-being of their staff.
We partner with you in part because of your staff and are committed to keeping your current team intact. Your team maintains their existing compensation model and is provided access to the same attractive benefits package available to all CVP employees.
You may contact our Business Development Team by email at partnership@cvpco.com.
Yes, you will be able to refer to anyone, and you will continue to work with the partners you have developed relationships with over time.
Generally, yes, we have agreements in place with most suppliers and are a member of VMG. We do have exclusive agreements with an industry-leading lab supplier that provides greater benefits for our practices and may ask you to transition to them once your current agreement expires.
No, as the veterinarian leader within your hospital you will continue to make the clinical care decisions for your patients, as you always have.
Yes, we look for a reasonable commitment from our owners to continue to work and will work in partnership with you on your succession plan when the time comes. Our goal is to help continue the legacy you have built within your practice long after you join our community.
No, we value the individual brands and cultures our hospitals have built and are committed to maintaining them all. Community Veterinary Partners is a family of individual, community-based practices, and that is part of what makes us so unique.
