CityVet Veterinarian Externship: San Antonio, TX

CityVet; Bulverde (TX); On-site; USD 5,580 - 11,160; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from practicing veterinarians

Flexible externship customization

Job summary

CityVet in Bulverde, Texas, offers an Externship Program for 3rd and 4th-year DVM students seeking to gain hands-on clinical experience in a veterinarian-led practice. Participants will work in small animal general practice, receive mentorship from experienced veterinarians, and gain exposure to clinic operations.

This program encourages professional development and allows students to explore post-graduate opportunities. Stipends are competitive, but housing is not provided. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must be 3rd or 4th-year DVM students at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools.
• Candidates must value mentorship and professional development.
• Ability to adapt clinical interests and goals to the externship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in small animal general practice medicine and surgery.
• Collaborate with technicians and support staff.
• Gain exposure to clinic operations and team leadership.

Skills

Hands-on clinical experience

Client communication

Case management

Education

3rd and 4th-year DVM students

Job description

CityVet Externship Program

CityVet 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

• 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; 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

• Seeking hands‑on clinical experience in a supportive practice setting
• Value mentorship and professional development
• Exploring potential post‑graduate employment or a long‑term career fit
• Want exposure to a veterinarian‑led practice model