Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 1,800 - 2,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

Galveston Veterinary Clinic is offering externship opportunities for veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education. Externships provide hands-on experience in diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and treatment planning near the beach in Galveston.

Externships range from 2 to 8 weeks and include a travel stipend up to $2,500 for the 2027 clinical year, with mentorship-driven teamwork and exposure to exotics along with small animal care.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students currently in the clinical portion of their education.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on diagnostics, surgeries, dentistry, and treatment planning under supervision.
• Assist with exotics care and routine hospital procedures.
• Learn in a mentorship-driven environment and contribute to daily patient care.

Job description

Hospital Name: Galveston Veterinary Clinic

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

Galveston Veterinary Clinic offers up to a $2500 travel stipend for 2027 clinical year externships.

Are you a veterinary student eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment? Galveston Veterinary Clinic , located just blocks from the beach, offers externship opportunities to help you enhance your clinical skills including exotics while enjoying the coastal lifestyle.

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

About Us:

For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted part of the Galveston community, providing exceptional care for both small pets and exotic species. Our team is passionate about high-quality medicine, surgeries, dentistry, and diagnostics.

Externship Highlights:

• Hands-on Experience: Work alongside experienced veterinarians in diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and treatment planning.
• Diverse Animal Care: Treat small animals and exotics
• Collaborative Environment: Learn in a supportive, mentorship-driven team.
• Flexible Duration: Externships range from 2 to 8 weeks.
• Coastal Living: Explore the beach and local attractions during your time off!

• Hands-on Experience: Work alongside experienced veterinarians in diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and treatment planning.
• Diverse Animal Care: Treat small animals and exotics
• Collaborative Environment: Learn in a supportive, mentorship-driven team.
• Flexible Duration: Externships range from 2 to 8 weeks.
• Coastal Living: Explore the beach and local attractions during your time off!

Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.