Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Veterinary Externship — Love Pet Hospital (Austin, TX)
🐾 Supportive Mentorship | Hands-On Learning | Up to $1,500 Travel Stipend
About Love Pet Hospital:
Located in vibrant Austin, TX, Love Pet Hospital is a well-established, full-service small animal practice that lives up to its name—we love what we do and the pets and people we serve. As part of the NVA family, we provide a supportive learning environment rooted in collaboration, compassion, and high-quality medicine.
Our team of experienced veterinarians and skilled support staff is passionate about mentoring veterinary students and helping them grow in confidence and clinical ability. You'll gain hands-on experience while being truly integrated into our team.
What You’ll Learn:
Externs will work side-by-side with our Associate Veterinarians and receive one-on-one mentorship in areas such as:
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Conducting patient histories and physical exams
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Developing diagnostic and treatment plans
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Performing and assisting with surgical and dental procedures
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Running in-house diagnostics and interpreting results
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Providing inpatient care and client education
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Practicing communication and teamwork with both staff and pet owners
Whether you're refining your clinical skills or building confidence in patient interaction, you’ll be empowered to take an active role in daily case management.
Program Overview:
📍 Location: Austin, TX
🕒 Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4weeks (based on clinic and student availability)
🎓 Open to: 3rd and 4th year veterinary students
💵 Stipend: Up to $1,500 for eligible students in the clinical portion of their education
Why Choose Love Pet Hospital?
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Collaborative, inclusive team culture
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Broad case exposure in small animal medicine and surgery
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Focus on mentorship and student development
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Great location in the heart of Austin
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Opportunity to learn in a supportive, high-quality practice
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: