Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Veterinary Externship — Highland Lakes Veterinary Clinic (Marble Falls, TX)
🔹 Up to $1,500 Travel/Living Stipend Available
🔹 Hands-On Learning | Supportive Mentorship | Real-World Case Exposure
About the Clinic:
Nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Highland Lakes Veterinary Clinic is a busy, community-focused small animal hospital offering personalized, high-quality care to the pets of Marble Falls and the surrounding areas. As part of the NVA network, we provide students with a unique externship experience that blends meaningful clinical exposure with a team-centered, supportive atmosphere.
Externship Highlights:
Students will work closely with our associate veterinarians and gain valuable real-world experience in:
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Performing physical exams and gathering patient histories
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Developing diagnostic and treatment plans
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Assisting with and observing surgical and dental procedures
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Participating in diagnostics, case discussions, and medical care
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Practicing client communication and teamwork with support staff
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Observing the operations and daily flow of a small animal practice
Externs are encouraged to take initiative and become active participants in patient care—not just observers. Our DVMs enjoy teaching and are committed to helping you build both clinical confidence and communication skills.
Program Details:
📍 Location: Marble Falls, TX (in the scenic Highland Lakes area)
🕒 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 clinical-year students
Why Choose Highland Lakes?
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Supportive, close-knit team with strong mentorship
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High-quality, individualized patient care
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Diverse general practice caseload
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Beautiful Hill Country location with outdoor recreation and small-town charm
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: