Veterinary Extern - General Practice

The KAAWS Clinic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 800 - 1,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

The KAAWS Clinic in Houston, TX offers a veterinary student externship focusing on high-volume spay/neuter and wellness. Participants will gain hands-on surgical experience and real-world clinical exposure under the guidance of an experienced surgical team.

Open to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students, the program runs for 2–4 weeks with a travel/living stipend of up to $1,000. This is a mentorship-rich, fast-paced training environment in a trusted community veterinary center.

Qualifications

• Open to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.
• Interest in high-volume spay/neuter and wellness.
• Willing to learn under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with spays and neuters as skill allows.
• Assist with exams, diagnostics, treatment planning, and preventive care.
• Receive one-on-one mentorship from our DVMs and experienced staff.
• Develop communication skills with clients and the veterinary team.

Job description

Veterinary Student Externship – The KAAWS Clinic

Houston, TX | High-Volume Surgery | up to $1,000 Travel Stipend

Sharpen your surgical skills and grow your clinical confidence at The KAAWS Clinic—Houston’s trusted high-volume spay/neuter and wellness center. Our externship program offers veterinary students a unique opportunity to dive into efficient, high-quality medicine under the guidance of a seasoned surgical team.

Why Choose The KAAWS Clinic? Led by a highly experienced Medical Director specializing in high-volume surgery, our clinic provides an exceptional training ground for students interested in building strong surgical foundations. You'll gain real-world experience with high caseloads in a supportive, fast-paced setting.

Externship Highlights:

• Hands-on Surgical Experience: Perform and assist with spays and neuters (based on skill and comfort level)
• Exposure to physical exams, diagnostics, treatment planning, dental procedures, and preventive care
• One-on-one mentorship from our DVMs and experienced support staff
• Opportunities to develop communication skills with clients and the veterinary team

Program Details:

minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 week externships available, depending on student/hospital schedules
Open to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students
up to $1,000 travel/living stipend available for students in their clinical year

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.

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.