Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Veterinary Student Externship – The KAAWS Clinic
📍 Houston, TX | High-Volume Surgery | up to $1,000 Travel Stipend
Sharpen your surgical skills and grow your clinical confidence at The KAAWS Clinic—Houston’s trusted high-volume spay/neuter and wellness center. Our externship program offers veterinary students a unique opportunity to dive into efficient, high-quality medicine under the guidance of a seasoned surgical team.
Why Choose The KAAWS Clinic?
Led by a highly experienced Medical Director specializing in high-volume surgery, our clinic provides an exceptional training ground for students interested in building strong surgical foundations. You'll gain real-world experience with high caseloads in a supportive, fast-paced setting.
Externship Highlights:
? Hands-on Surgical Experience: Perform and assist with spays and neuters (based on skill and comfort level)
🔬 Exposure to physical exams, diagnostics, treatment planning, dental procedures, and preventive care
? One-on-one mentorship from our DVMs and experienced support staff
🗣️ Opportunities to develop communication skills with clients and the veterinary team
Program Details:
📅 minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 week externships available, depending on student/hospital schedules
🎓 Open to 3rd and 4th year veterinary students
💰 up to $1,000 travel/living stipend available for students in their clinical year
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: