Clinical Year Extern: Small Animal Vet Mentorship + $2.5k Stipend

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend up to $2,500

Job summary

Laredo Animal Clinic, proudly part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), offers clinical year veterinary students a hands-on externship in a busy small animal practice. This program emphasizes mentorship and real-clinic experience within a collaborative team.

Externs will work closely with veterinarians to gain skills in exams, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, treatment planning, and client communication. Externships range from 2 to 8 weeks, with a stipend to help travel and living expenses.

Qualifications

• Clinical year veterinary students gain hands-on experience in small animal medicine
• Mentorship and collaboration with a team of veterinarians
• Develop diagnostic and treatment planning skills in a real-clinic setting

Responsibilities

• Physical exams and diagnostics
• Surgical procedures and dentistry services
• Treatment plans and medical management
• Client communication and teamwork

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Diagnostics

Clinical skills

Education

Veterinary student/clinical year

Tools

Surgical equipment

Job description

Laredo Animal Clinic, proudly part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), offers clinical year veterinary students a hands-on externship in a busy small animal practice. This program emphasizes mentorship and real-clinic experience within a collaborative team.

Externs will work closely with veterinarians to gain skills in exams, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, treatment planning, and client communication. Externships range from 2 to 8 weeks, with a stipend to help travel and living expenses.