Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Cibolo (TX); On-site; USD 1,350 - 1,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $1,500 travel stipend

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Cibolo, Texas, offers an externship opportunity for veterinary students, providing a travel stipend of up to $1,500. The externship is designed to help students develop essential veterinary skills in a two-doctor practice close to San Antonio and Austin.

Students will gather patient histories, perform examinations, create treatment plans, and assist in surgeries while receiving crucial support from the medical team. Eligible students are also entitled to a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students of any class year encouraged to apply.
• Eligible students can receive a travel/living expense stipend.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories.
• Perform physical examinations.
• Create treatment plans.
• Administer diagnostics.
• Provide dentistry services.
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures.
• Manage patients medically.
• Practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Job description

Externship Opportunity at Cibolo Small Animal Hospital

Cibolo Small Animal Hospital offers up to $1,500 travel stipend for clinical year externships.

About the Practice

Cibolo Small Animal Hospital is a two‑doctor practice located in Cibolo, Texas, within an hour’s drive of San Antonio and Austin. The practice embraces a small‑town feel while being close to fun nearby towns. The team is passionate about working with new students to help them develop veterinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Create treatment plans
• Administer diagnostics
• Provide dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage patients medically
• Practice communication with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Externship Details

Most externships last between two and eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships. Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

To view stipend amounts and program details, refer to the NVA externship stipend list.

Benefits

NVA provides a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time). For positions based in Colorado, employees receive paid sick leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 applicable state and local hiring regulations, we will consider job applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the law.