Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary clinic as a Veterinary Extern where you will gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. This externship offers DVM students the opportunity to work closely with experienced veterinarians, enhancing their skills in both clinical and emergency care. You'll have access to advanced medical practices while benefitting from personalized mentorship, aimed at fostering professional growth.

Benefits

Up to $1,500 Travel Stipend

Strong Mentorship

Supportive Team Culture

Qualifications

• Directly work with experienced veterinarians.
• Participate in case discussions and treatment planning.
• Flexible externship duration between 2 to 4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical exams and obtain patient histories.
• Assist with diagnostic testing and surgical procedures.
• Participate in emergency case triage and care.

Skills

Client communication

Teamwork

Physical examinations

Diagnostic testing

Surgical assistance

Education

DVM student

Job description

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Veterinary Externship — Century Animal Hospital (Austin, TX)

Up to $1,500 Travel Stipend Available

AAHA-Accredited | Emergency & Surgical Experience

Supportive Team Culture | Strong Mentorship

About The Clinic

Century Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited small animal hospital located in Austin, Texas, known for practicing gold-standard veterinary medicine in a supportive, tight-knit environment. Our team offers a full range of services including routine and advanced surgery, dentistry, emergency care, and hospitalization. As a smaller clinic with a collaborative culture, we value strong mentorship and work-life balance—for both our team and externs.

Externship Experience Includes

Externs will work directly with experienced DVMs and have the opportunity to:

• Conduct physical exams and obtain thorough patient histories
• Assist with and interpret diagnostic testing
• Create treatment plans and participate in case discussions
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical and dental procedures (as appropriate)
• Participate in emergency case triage and care
• Practice client communication and teamwork with staff
  
  

Our goal is to provide each extern with a well-rounded clinical experience in both routine and urgent care cases, supported by engaged mentorship and real case exposure.

Program Details

Location: Austin, TX

Duration: minimum 2, up to 4 weeks (flexible depending on schedule)

Open to: DVM students

Stipend: Up to $1,500 for clinical-year students

Accreditation: AAHA-accredited

Why Choose Century?

• AAHA-accredited facility with a focus on best practices
• Smaller team = more personalized mentorship
• Exposure to both routine and emergency cases
• Positive, supportive clinic culture

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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