Veterinary Extern - General Practice

National Veterinary Associates; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 22,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $2,000 stipend for travel/living expenses

Personalized mentorship

Hands-on experience in a clinical setting

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Spring, TX offers a Veterinary Externship for 3rd- and 4th-year students, providing up to $2,000 for living expenses. This program focuses on hands-on learning in a busy small animal practice with direct mentorship from experienced veterinarians. Engage in various responsibilities, including surgeries and diagnostics, in a supportive environment dedicated to quality animal care.

Qualifications

• Must be a 3rd- or 4th-year veterinary student.
• Willingness to learn and participate in hands-on procedures.
• Strong interest in animal care and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Participate in physical exams, diagnostics, and treatment planning.
• Assist with or perform surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Gain experience in dentistry and preventive care.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Surgical assistance

Diagnostic skills

Education

3rd- or 4th-year veterinary student

Job description

Veterinary Externship — Champion Wood Animal Hospital (Spring, TX)
Up to $2,000 Travel/Living Stipend Available
High-Volume, Hands-On Learning in a Supportive 3-DVM Practice
Led by an A&M Alumna Passionate About Mentorship

About the Clinic:
Champion Wood Animal Hospital has proudly served the Spring, TX community since 1994. We're a busy, small animal hospital with a long-tenured, welcoming support team and a strong commitment to high-quality, compassionate care. We treat every pet like family and strive to help them live long, healthy lives.

Externs will work closely with our Medical Director, known for her passion for mentorship and clinical development. This is a fantastic opportunity for students seeking close, personalized guidance in a fast-paced, high-touch general practice setting.

Externship Highlights:

• Participate in physical exams, diagnostics, and treatment planning
• Assist with or perform surgical procedures (as appropriate to skill level)
• Gain hands-on experience in dentistry and preventive care
• Exposure to a wide range of medical cases
• Practice client communication and team collaboration
• Learn about the operations of a successful small practice

This externship offers an in-depth look at the daily life of a small animal veterinarian in a real-world, high-volume clinic, where every student is actively involved in patient care.

Program Details:
Location: Spring, TX
Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks (flexible depending on availability)
Open to: 3rd- and 4th-year veterinary students
Stipend: Up to $2,000 for clinical-year students (travel/living expenses)
Practice Type: Small animal general practice

Why Champion Wood?

• Supportive, experienced team that loves teaching
• One-on-one mentorship with a DVM who invests in your growth
• Strong client relationships and consistent caseload
• Great opportunity to build confidence in a smaller, high-volume practice

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them.

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.