Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization offers externship opportunities for veterinary students at their hospitals. Participants will gain hands-on clinical experience, work closely with veterinarians, and develop essential skills while receiving a stipend. This externship fosters a supportive environment for aspiring vets to learn and grow.

Benefits

Travel stipend up to $2,500

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Mentorship and professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Veterinary students of any class year encouraged to apply.
• Experience in gathering patient histories and performing physical exams.
• Ability to develop communication skills with medical teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians to gain hands-on experience.
• Assist with treatment plans, diagnostics, and managing patient care.
• Observe or assist with surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

St. Francis of Assisi Veterinary Medical Center offers up to a $2,500 travel stipend for 2025 clinical year externships.

An externship experience at an NVA hospital provides students with the opportunity to understand the daily operations of the practice and gain hands-on clinical experience. While each NVA hospital is unique, they all share a supportive environment committed to excellent medicine and exceptional service to animals and their owners.

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians at St. Francis of Assisi Veterinary Medical Center to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and managing patient care. Externs will also have opportunities to develop communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students in the clinical phase of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. Click HERE to view stipend amounts and HERE for stipend program details.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading global pet care organization united by a love for animals and their owners.

Our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners. We empower our care teams with resources and support their growth, connecting over 1,000 hospitals to foster a community of passionate professionals. We leverage technology and innovations to simplify work and expand care. NVA supports professional growth through mentorship, ownership opportunities, and more.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. Specific benefits may vary by location; please inquire for details. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave, in accordance with state laws.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We comply with local hiring regulations and consider applicants with arrest or conviction records as permitted by law.