Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Veterinary Externship — Longwood Animal Hospital (Cypress, TX)
🐾 Collaborative Team | Hands-On Experience | Up to $1,000 Travel Stipend
About the Clinic:
At Longwood Animal Hospital and Pet Resort, we believe great medicine starts with great collaboration. Our team of four experienced DVMs regularly consult and support one another on cases, and they’re genuinely passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of veterinarians. You’ll also be backed by our skilled and tenured support staff, who are equally committed to your success and the care of our patients.
Whether you're exploring general practice or honing in on specific clinical interests, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes growth, learning, and high-quality care.
Externship Highlights:
As an extern, you’ll gain practical, real-world experience while working side-by-side with our veterinarians and staff in a supportive, high-functioning environment. Your hands-on training will include:
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Gathering patient histories and conducting physical exams
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Creating treatment and diagnostic plans
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Participating in dentistry, imaging, and lab work
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Observing and assisting in surgical procedures
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Medical management of patients
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Practicing client communication and team collaboration
**You won’t be on the sidelines—**you’ll be learning by doing.
Program Details:
📍 Location: Cypress, TX (Northwest Houston area)
🕒 Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks, depending on student/hospital availability
🎓 Open to: veterinary students
💵 Stipend: Up to $1,000 for students in their clinical year
Why Choose Longwood Animal Hospital?
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Collaborative and mentorship-focused DVM team
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Supportive, long-tenured staff
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Exposure to a wide range of small animal cases
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Fun, fast-paced learning environment
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On-site pet resort adds to unique case variety
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.
At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us: