CityVet Veterinarian Externship: Austin, Tx

CityVet; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

CityVet offers an externship program for third- and fourth-year DVM students to gain hands-on clinical experience in small animal general practice environments. Externs work alongside experienced veterinary teams, with mentorship and opportunities for leadership exposure.

Housing is not provided, but CityVet can share accommodation recommendations. International students are eligible if enrolled at an AVMA-accredited university and authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not

Qualifications

• Eligibility: 3rd and 4th-year DVM students at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools
• Duration: Two-week externship blocks, with flexibility to accommodate university rotation requirements
• Stipend: Competitive stipend, paid via direct deposit on the first Friday of the rotation
• Locations: CityVet clinics available across multiple states

Responsibilities

• Small animal general practice medicine and surgery
• Client communication and case management
• Collaboration with technicians and support staff
• Exposure to clinic operations and team leadership
• Mentorship from practicing veterinarians

Skills

Client communication

Case management

Team collaboration

Leadership exposure

Education

3rd/4th year DVM students

AVMA-accredited schools

Job description

CityVet Externship Program

CityVet is now accepting applications for its Veterinarian Externship Program, offering third- and fourth-year DVM students the opportunity to gain hands- on clinical experience in a veterinarian-led practice environment.

Program Overview

CityVet externships provide a structured yet flexible clinical experience in small animal general practice settings, with many locations also offering urgent care exposure.

• Eligibility: 3rd and 4th-year DVM students at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools


• Duration: Two-week externship blocks, with flexibility to accommodate university rotation requirements


• Stipend: Competitive stipend, paid via direct deposit on the first Friday of the rotation


• Locations: CityVet clinics available across multiple states


• Housing: Housing is not provided; however, CityVet can share accommodation recommendations from prior externs


• International students: Eligible if enrolled at an AVMA-accredited university and authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

What to Expect

Externs work alongside experienced veterinary teams and receive hands- on exposure that may include:

• Small animal general practice medicine and surgery


• Client communication and case management


• Collaboration with technicians and support staff


• Exposure to clinic operations and team leadership


• Mentorship from practicing veterinarians

Externships are customizable whenever possible, allowing students to align their experience with individual clinical interests and career goals.

About CityVet

CityVet is a veterinarian-founded, led, and owned organization focused on supporting veterinarians through clinical autonomy, personalized mentorship, and collaborative practice environments. Each clinic is locally led by a veterinarian and supported by a centralized home office team, allowing doctors to focus on patient care while maintaining independence in how they practice medicine.

Who Should Apply

This externship is well-suited for students who:

• Are seeking hands- on clinical experience in a supportive practice setting


• Value mentorship and professional development


• Are exploring potential post-graduate employment or a long-term career fit


• Want exposure to a veterinarian-led practice model

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