CityVet Veterinarian Externship: Houston, TX

CityVet; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend

Housing recommendations

Job summary

CityVet invites 3rd and 4th-year DVM students to participate in its externship program, offering hands-on clinical experience in a veterinarian-led practice environment.

Externships are two-week blocks with mentorship from practicing veterinarians, small animal medicine and surgery exposure, and client case management. Housing is not provided, but CityVet offers accommodation recommendations; visa sponsorship is not available for international students.

Qualifications

• 3rd and 4th-year DVM students at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools.
• Two-week externship blocks, with flexibility to accommodate university rotation requirements.
• Stipend: competitive, paid via direct deposit on the first Friday of rotation.
• Locations: CityVet clinics across multiple states.
• Housing: not provided; accommodation recommendations available from prior externs.
• International students eligible; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Small animal general practice medicine and surgery exposure.
• 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

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

3rd/4th-year DVM student (AVMA-accredited)

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.

This program is designed for students seeking meaningful mentorship, real-world clinical exposure, and insight into practice models centered on autonomy, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

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

• 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

• 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

Questions about the program can be directed to the CityVet Campus Recruitment team. [e-mail]

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