Veterinary Extern - General Practice - $2,500 Stipend

Abqpetcarehospital; Kansas; On-site; USD 27,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend up to $2,500

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital seeks clinical year veterinary students for externships offering up to $2,500 for travel and living expenses. Students will gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment alongside veterinarians.

Externships typically last 2 to 8 weeks, providing exposure to small animal medicine. Opportunities include physical exams, surgical procedures, and client communication in a family-friendly community near Houston.

Qualifications

• Clinical year veterinary students interested in pursuing a career in small animal practice.
• Willingness to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with veterinarians to gain experience in physical exams and diagnostics.
• Assist in surgical procedures and dentistry services.
• Participate in treatment plans and medical management.
• Engage in client communication and teamwork.

Education

Veterinary student

Job description

Dickinson Animal Hospital offers a travel stipend of up to $2,500 for 2027 clinical year externships.

As part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), Dickinson provides a supportive environment for veterinary students to gain hands‑on experience in a full‑service small animal general practice. The hospital is award‑winning, AAHA accredited, ABVP certified, and Fear‑Free certified.

Externship Details

Externs will work closely with veterinarians to gain experience in:

• Physical exams and diagnostics
• Surgical procedures and dentistry services
• Treatment plans and medical management
• Client communication and teamwork

Externships typically last 2 to 8 weeks and offer exposure to small animal medicine in a well‑rounded, hands‑on setting.

Stipend

We offer up to $2,500 to help with travel and living expenses for clinical year externs.

Location

Dickinson, TX – a family‑friendly community located between Houston and Galveston, offering both small‑town charm and access to big‑city amenities.

Who Should Apply

Clinical year veterinary students interested in pursuing a career in small animal practice and exposure to urgent care/ER are encouraged to apply.

National Veterinary Associates 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.