Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Katy (TX); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Job summary

C Cinco Ranch Veterinary Hospital in Katy, TX offers a Veterinary Externship with mentorship and real-world experience in small animal medicine. Externs work closely with associate veterinarians and team members to gain hands-on skills, not merely shadowing, and participate in varied clinical activities.

Open to veterinary students; duration ranges from 2 to 4 weeks, located in the Katy area. A travel/living stipend of up to $2,000 is available to eligible students during the clinical phase.

Qualifications

• Open to veterinary students in good standing.
• Externship focused on small-animal medicine and general practice.

Responsibilities

• Take patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans with veterinarians.
• Assist with surgical and dental procedures as needed.
• Participate in internal medicine, wellness, and behavioral case workups.
• Practice effective communication with clients and veterinary team.

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

Hospital Name: Cinco Ranch Veterinary Hospital

Job Type: Veterinary Extern

Description & Requirements

Veterinary Externship - Cinco Ranch Veterinary Hospital (Katy, TX) Up to $2,000 Travel/Living Stipend Available Multi-DVM Mentorship | Diverse Case Exposure | Fun, Supportive Team

About the Clinic: Located in the vibrant community of Katy, TX, Cinco Ranch Veterinary Hospital is a well-established small animal practice with a dedicated team of support staff and experienced DVMs. Our doctors have been with the practice for years and each brings a unique strength to the team - from surgery and internal medicine to behavior and preventive care. 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 associate veterinarians 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 be actively engaged in the day-to-day clinical work, with mentorship tailored to your interests and experience level.

Program Details: Location: Katy, TX (Greater Houston area) 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

Why Choose Cinco Ranch?

Excellent mentorship from DVMs with diverse clinical expertise

Long-standing, tight-knit support team

Exposure to a broad mix of cases in a busy, well-equipped hospital

A fun, friendly culture that encourages learning and professional growth