Veterinary Extern - General Practice

NVA General Practice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,155 - 12,164; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $1,000

Job summary

Veterinary Student Externship at Veterans Memorial Drive Animal Hospital in Houston, TX offers hands-on experience in a small animal general practice. Students will participate in patient exams, diagnostics, treatment planning and dental observations under mentorship, with emphasis on medical management and case discussions.

Duration ranges from 2 to 4 weeks, and the program welcomes veterinary students who want clinical-year exposure in a real hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Eligibility: Veterinary students welcome.
• Externship duration: 2–4 weeks.

Responsibilities

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