Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Veterinary Externship — Hill Country Animal Hospital
🔹 Up to $1,500 Travel/Living Stipend Available
🔹 Supportive Team | Clinical Mentorship | Real-World Experience
About the Clinic:
Located in Austin, Hill Country Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal practice known for its high standard of care, compassionate team, and strong client relationships. As part of the NVA network, our clinic blends small-town warmth with access to advanced diagnostics and procedures, offering students a well-rounded, hands-on externship experience.
Externship Overview:
Veterinary students will work closely with our experienced associate veterinarians and gain practical experience in:
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Conducting physical exams and gathering patient histories
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Developing and implementing diagnostic and treatment plans
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Assisting with or observing surgical and dental procedures
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Participating in diagnostics and case management
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Practicing communication and client education
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Observing the operational side of a busy general practice
We’re committed to student learning and mentorship—you’ll be an active part of our medical team, not just a bystander.
Program Details:
📍 Location: Austin, TX
🕒 Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks (flexible based on student/hospital schedules)
🎓 Open to: DVM students
💵 Stipend: Up to $1,500 available for students in the clinical phase
Why Choose Hill Country Animal Hospital?
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Friendly, experienced team invested in teaching
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Exposure to a wide variety of general practice cases
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Welcoming culture with strong support staff
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: