Veterinary Extern - General Practice - $2,500 Stipend

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

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates offers externship opportunities at Northpark Animal Hospital for veterinary students to gain hands-on clinical experience. Externs will work with experienced veterinarians, performing tasks such as physical exams, treatment plans, and observing surgeries. The position includes a travel stipend and promotes professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Travel stipend up to $2500

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate.
• Gaining hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with supervising veterinarians to gather patient histories.
• Perform physical exams, create treatment plans, and assist in surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Experience

Education

Veterinary Student

Job description

Northpark Animal Hospital offers up to a $2500 travel stipend for 2025 clinical year externships.

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

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gain experience in gathering patient histories, performing physical exams, creating treatment plans, diagnostics, dentistry, observing or assisting in surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Externs will also have opportunities to practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Externship durations at Northpark Animal Hospital typically range from two to eight weeks, depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate in NVA externships.

Veterinary students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend. View list of stipend amounts and details on the stipend program.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united by a love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, our mission is to improve the lives of pets and their owners. We empower our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share a passion for animals, fostering learning and growth. Our national presence allows us to deliver innovative technology that simplifies work and expands care. We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits details can be discussed during the application process. For Colorado-based positions, NVA complies with state laws providing paid sick and safe leave, and public health emergency leave under Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We also consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws.