Veterinarian Externship: Mentorship & Hands-On Clinic

CityVet; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Housing recommendations

Job summary

CityVet offers a Veterinarian Externship Program designed for 3rd- and 4th-year DVM students to gain hands-on experience in a veterinarian-led practice environment. Externs work alongside experienced teams and receive structured mentorship, with exposure to small animal medicine, surgery, and client communication.

The program emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, and long-term career growth, with flexible two-week blocks and a competitive stipend.

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.
• 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.

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

Clinical exposure

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

DVM student (AVMA-accredited)

Job description

CityVet offers a Veterinarian Externship Program designed for 3rd- and 4th-year DVM students to gain hands-on experience in a veterinarian-led practice environment. Externs work alongside experienced teams and receive structured mentorship, with exposure to small animal medicine, surgery, and client communication.

The program emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, and long-term career growth, with flexible two-week blocks and a competitive stipend.