Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Love Pet Hospital; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 1400 - 1700; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Up to $1,500 travel stipend

Descripción de la vacante

Love Pet Hospital in Austin, TX invites veterinary students to participate in a Veterinary Externship focused on mentorship and hands-on learning in a busy small animal practice.

Externs work side-by-side with Associate Veterinarians, receiving one-on-one guidance across histories, exams, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry and client communication.

Duration ranges from 2 to 4 weeks for 3rd and 4th year students, with an up-to-$1,500 travel stipend to support participation.

Formación

• Externs will learn to take patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Develop and implement diagnostic and treatment plans under supervision.
• Assist with surgical and dental procedures and interpret in-house diagnostics.
• Provide inpatient care and client education.
• Practice effective communication and teamwork with staff and pet owners.

Responsabilidades

• Externs will work side-by-side with Associate Veterinarians and receive one-on-one mentorship in key clinical areas.
• Gain hands-on experience while integrating into the veterinary team.

Conocimientos

Patient histories

Physical exams

Diagnostic planning

Surgical assistance

In-house diagnostics

Client education

Team communication

Descripción del empleo

Veterinary Externship — Love Pet Hospital (Austin, TX)

Supportive Mentorship | Hands-On Learning | Up to $1,500 Travel Stipend

About Love Pet Hospital:

Located in vibrant Austin, TX, Love Pet Hospital is a well-established, full-service small animal practice that lives up to its name—we love what we do and the pets and people we serve. As part of the NVA family, we provide a supportive learning environment rooted in collaboration, compassion, and high-quality medicine.

Our team of experienced veterinarians and skilled support staff is passionate about mentoring veterinary students and helping them grow in confidence and clinical ability. You'll gain hands‑on experience while being truly integrated into our team.

What You’ll Learn:

Externs will work side‑by‑side with our Associate Veterinarians and receive one‑on‑one mentorship in areas such as:

• Conducting patient histories and physical exams
• Developing diagnostic and treatment plans
• Performing and assisting with surgical and dental procedures
• Running in‑house diagnostics and interpreting results
• Providing inpatient care and client education
• Practicing communication and teamwork with both staff and pet owners

Whether you're refining your clinical skills or building confidence in patient interaction, you’ll be empowered to take an active role in daily case management.

Program Overview:

Location: Austin, TX
Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks (based on clinic and student availability)
Open to: 3rd and 4th year veterinary students
Stipend: Up to $1,500 for eligible students in the clinical portion of their education

Why Choose Love Pet Hospital?

• Collaborative, inclusive team culture
• Broad case exposure in small animal medicine and surgery
• Focus on mentorship and student development
• Great location in the heart of Austin
• Opportunity to learn in a supportive, high‑quality practice

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:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting‑related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

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.