Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 11,160; Full time

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Houston, Texas is offering a Veterinary Student Externship designed for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience. The externship lasts from a minimum of 2 weeks to up to 4 weeks, and includes opportunities to work with patient history, treatment planning, and surgical observation. Students will receive a stipend of $1,000 during their clinical year. This experience emphasizes collaborative mentorship with dedicated veterinary professionals.

Qualifications

• Veterinary students welcome.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience with patient history and physical exams.
• Participate in treatment planning and diagnostics.
• Observe and assist in dentistry and surgical procedures.
• Engage in medical management and case discussions.
• Develop client and team communication skills.

Job description

Veterinary Student Externship – Veterans Memorial Drive Animal Hospital (Houston, TX)

Location: Houston, Texas

Practice Type: Small Animal General Practice

Team: Collaborative, mentorship-focused DVMs

Hands‑On Experience Includes:

• Patient history & physical exams
• Treatment planning & diagnostics
• Dentistry & surgical observation/assisting
• Medical management & case discussions
• Client & team communication skills

Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks (based on student/hospital availability)

Eligibility: veterinary students welcome

Stipend: $1,000 for clinical‑year students

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.