Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Abqpetcarehospital; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 10,155 - 12,164; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $2,000 Travel/Living Stipend

Personalized mentorship

Hands-on experience

Supportive learning environment

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital offers a Veterinary Externship at Champion Wood Animal Hospital in Spring, TX. This externship provides a unique opportunity for 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students to gain hands-on experience in a high-volume clinic. Students will work closely with an experienced Medical Director, participating in exams, diagnostics, and surgical procedures while receiving personalized mentorship. A stipend of up to $2,000 for travel and living expenses is available, making this an excellent opportunity for budding veterinarians to develop their skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a 3rd- or 4th-year veterinary student.
• Willingness to learn and actively engage in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Participate in physical exams, diagnostics, and treatment planning.
• Assist with or perform surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Gain hands-on experience in dentistry and preventive care.
• Practice client communication and teamwork.

Education

3rd- and 4th-year veterinary students

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

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.