Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Wilcrest Animal Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend up to $2,000

Job summary

Wilcrest Animal Hospital in Houston, TX offers a veterinary externship for students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Externs work closely with veterinarians and team members to gain real-world exposure in small animal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and behavior.

You will take histories, perform exams, help develop plans, and participate in day-to-day clinical work with mentorship tailored to your interests and level of experience.

Qualifications

• Open to veterinary students with interest in small animal care.
• Externship involves active participation, not just shadowing.
• Minimum 2 weeks; up to 4 weeks, flexible with schedule.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans with the team.
• Assist with or perform surgical and dental procedures.
• Participate in internal medicine, wellness, and behavior case workups.
• Practice communication with clients and the veterinary team.

Skills

Taking patient histories

Physical examinations

Diagnostic planning

Surgical/dental assistance

Client communication

Job description

Veterinary Externship — Wilcrest Animal Hospital (Houston, TX)

• Up to $2,000 Travel/Living Stipend Available
• Mentorship | Diverse Case Exposure | Fun, Supportive Team

About the Clinic

Located in vibrantHouston TX, Wilcrest Animal Hospital is a well-established small animal practice with a dedicated team of support staff and experienced Veterinarians. We’re proud of our collaborative culture , strong mentorship, and the fun we bring to high-quality patient care.

Externship Experience Includes

Externs will work closely with our veterinarian and team members to gain valuable, real-world experience in:

Taking patient histories and performing physical exams

Developing diagnostic and treatment plans

Assisting with (or performing) surgical and dental procedures

Participating in internal medicine, wellness, and behavioral case workups

Practicing communication skills with both clients and the veterinary team

You won’t just shadow—you’ll beactively engagedin the day-to-day clinical work, withmentorship tailored to your interests and experience level.

Program Details

• Location: Houston, TX
• Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4weeks (flexible based on student/hospital schedules)
• Open to: veterinary students
• Stipend: Up to $2,000 available for students in the clinical phase
• Practice Focus: Small animal general medicine, surgery, dentistry, behavior

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. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.