Feline Medicine Externship — Mentored Vet Student

Memorial Cat Hospital; Houston (TX); Sur place; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Travel/Living Expense Stipend

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off (including sick time)

Résumé du poste

National Veterinary Associates is offering a Veterinary Student Externship at Memorial Cat Hospital in Georgia. This externship provides a unique opportunity for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in feline medicine, supported by one-on-one mentorship from feline-focused veterinarians. Students will participate in patient care, diagnostics, and treatment planning while learning in a dedicated environment for feline patients. A stipend for travel and living expenses is available, alongside comprehensive benefits for eligible NVA employees.

Qualifications

• Open to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.
• Willingness to learn and work with feline patients.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.

Responsabilités

• Participate in patient history-taking and physical examinations.
• Assist in diagnostic interpretation and treatment plan development.
• Be involved in dental procedures and soft tissue surgery under mentorship.

Description du poste

Veterinary Student Externship – Memorial Cat Hospital
🐱 Focused Feline Medicine | Mentorship-Driven | $1000 Travel Stipend Available

Take your clinical education to the next level with a hands-on externship at Memorial Cat Hospital , where our entire practice is dedicated exclusively to feline patients. Located in a warm and welcoming environment, our hospital is part of the NVA (National Veterinary Associates) network and shares a common mission: to support the next generation of veterinarians through mentorship, collaboration, and high-quality medicine.

Why Choose Memorial Cat Hospital?
We’re passionate about feline health and behavior—and about teaching students who share that interest. As a student extern, you’ll be immersed in the daily operations of a busy, cat-focused practice while working alongside experienced veterinarians who love to mentor. You’ll see a wide variety of internal medicine, dental, and surgical cases, along with opportunities to develop your skills in low-stress handling, diagnostics, and client communication.

Externship Highlights:

One-on-one mentorship from feline-focused DVMs

Patient history-taking and physical exam skills

Diagnostic interpretation and treatment plan development

Dental procedures and soft tissue surgery (observation and hands-on based on experience)

Medical case management and feline behavior consultations

Client communication and team collaboration

Details:
📍 Location: Memorial Cat Hospital
🕒 Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks, depending on hospital and student availability
🎓 Open to: 3rd and 4th year veterinary students
💵 Travel/Living Expense Stipend: Available for students in their clinical year

Whether you’re passionate about feline medicine or want to expand your comfort zone with a focused species experience, Memorial Cat Hospital offers a rewarding externship where you’ll learn, grow, and be part of a team that truly loves what they do.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.