Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Memorial Cat Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/Living Expense Stipend

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off (including sick time)

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is offering a Veterinary Student Externship at Memorial Cat Hospital in Georgia. This externship provides a unique opportunity for 3rd and 4th year veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in feline medicine, supported by one-on-one mentorship from feline-focused veterinarians. Students will participate in patient care, diagnostics, and treatment planning while learning in a dedicated environment for feline patients. A stipend for travel and living expenses is available, alongside comprehensive benefits for eligible NVA employees.

Qualifications

• Open to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.
• Willingness to learn and work with feline patients.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient history-taking and physical examinations.
• Assist in diagnostic interpretation and treatment plan development.
• Be involved in dental procedures and soft tissue surgery under mentorship.

Job description

Veterinary Student Externship – Memorial Cat Hospital

Take your clinical education to the next level with a hands‑on externship at Memorial Cat Hospital, where our entire practice is dedicated exclusively to feline patients. Located in a warm and welcoming environment, our hospital is part of the NVA (National Veterinary Associates) network and shares a common mission: to support the next generation of veterinarians through mentorship, collaboration, and high-quality medicine.

Externship Highlights

• One‑on‑one mentorship from feline‑focused DVMs
• Patient history‑taking and physical exam skills
• Diagnostic interpretation and treatment plan development
• Dental procedures and soft tissue surgery (observation and hands‑on based on experience)
• Medical case management and feline behavior consultations
• Client communication and team collaboration

Details

• Location: Memorial Cat Hospital
• Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks, depending on hospital and student availability
• Open to: 3rd and 4th year veterinary students
• Travel/Living Expense Stipend: Available for students in their clinical year

Whether you’re passionate about feline medicine or want to expand your comfort zone with a focused species experience, Memorial Cat Hospital offers a rewarding externship where you’ll learn, grow, and be part of a team that truly loves what they do.

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.