Veterinary Extern - General Practice - $2,500 Stipend

Animal Clinic of La Porte; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Animal Clinic of La Porte offers externships for veterinary students seeking hands-on clinical experience in a supportive environment. Students will collaborate with experienced veterinarians, enhancing practical skills in a variety of clinical tasks and engaging with clients. The externship lasts from two to eight weeks, providing vital exposure to veterinary practices and operations.

Benefits

Travel stipend

Mentorship opportunities

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Students should be in the clinical portion of their veterinary education.
• Ability to work closely with Associate Veterinarians.
• Willingness to develop communication skills with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient histories and perform physical exams.
• Create treatment plans and assist in procedures.
• Develop communication skills with medical team and clients.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Patient management

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 is unique, common features include a supportive environment, a commitment to excellent medicine, and a focus on 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 services, observing or assisting with surgical procedures, and medical management of patients. Additionally, externs will have opportunities to develop their 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. Click HERE to view the stipend amounts and HERE for stipend program details.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) 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 support our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way, connect them to a community of passionate professionals, and provide technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care. We are committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick leave). Specific benefits for positions in Colorado include paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave, in accordance with state laws. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.