Description

Friendship Hospital for Animals (FHA) is the most trusted veterinary hospital in Washington, D.C., providing high-quality primary, emergency, and specialty care to more than 105,000 patients each year. We are committed to advancing the future of veterinary medicine through hands-on training opportunities for veterinary students.

Our externship program offers an exceptional learning experience in a high-volume, high-quality practice. Students may shadow in primary care, emergency medicine, or any of our specialty services.

FHA’s services include comprehensive Primary Care (wellness, pediatrics, geriatrics, general surgery, dentistry), a 24/7 Emergency & Urgent Care service supported by a robust Critical Care team, and a wide range of specialties such as Behavior Medicine, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Nephrology/Urology, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Specialty Surgery (including Anesthesia and Rehabilitation).

With state-of-the-art diagnostics—including ultrasound, CT, MRI, and a full in-house laboratory—FHA offers an exceptional environment for clinical learning and professional growth.