Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $2,000 Travel/Living Stipend

Direct mentorship from experienced veterinarians

Job summary

Join National Veterinary Associates as a Veterinary Extern at Houston Cat Hospital, specializing in feline-focused medicine. Gain hands-on experience alongside a dedicated team, participating in examinations, treatment planning, and more, while benefiting from mentorship and up to $2,000 in stipends for living expenses.

Qualifications

• Student must be in clinical rotations.
• Must be passionate about feline medicine.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform feline-focused physical exams and patient assessments.
• Create diagnostic and treatment plans tailored to feline patients.
• Assist with soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Feline Behavior Knowledge

Education

3rd or 4th year veterinary student

Job description

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Veterinary Externship — Houston Cat Hospital (Houston, TX)

Feline-Focused Medicine | Mentorship-Driven | Up to $2,000 Travel/Living Stipend

About The Clinic

If you love cats, you’ll love us. Houston Cat Hospital is a feline-exclusive practice dedicated to providing the highest standard of care in a calm, cat-friendly environment. As part of the NVA network, we offer veterinary students the chance to gain hands-on clinical experience in a setting that is uniquely focused on feline medicine and behavior.

Our team is passionate about mentoring future veterinarians and helping students grow their confidence and skills—whether you’re interested in general practice, feline specialty care, or simply gaining deeper experience with a species-specific caseload.

Externship Experience

Veterinary externs will work closely with our experienced DVM team and gain meaningful experience in:

• Performing feline-focused physical exams and patient assessments
• Creating diagnostic and treatment plans tailored to feline patients
• Assisting with and observing soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures
• Participating in case management, imaging, lab work, and hospitalization
• Communicating effectively with clients and team members
• Learning about feline behavior, stress reduction, and handling techniques
  
  

You’ll be fully immersed in the day-to-day life of a busy cat-exclusive hospital, with direct mentorship and opportunities to sharpen both your clinical and client communication skills.

Program Details

Location: Houston, TX

Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks, based on student and clinic availability

Open to: 3rd and 4th year veterinary students in clinical rotations

Stipend: Up to $2,000 for students in clinical year

Why Choose Houston Cat Hospital?

• One-of-a-kind experience in feline-only medicine
• Supportive team with a strong passion for teaching
• Focus on fear-free, low-stress handling techniques
• Ideal for students exploring small animal or feline-exclusive practice
• Located in the heart of Houston, with easy access to the city’s amenities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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