Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Veterinary Externship — Cinco Ranch Veterinary Hospital (Katy, TX)
🔹 Up to $2,000 Travel/Living Stipend Available
🔹 Multi-DVM Mentorship | Diverse Case Exposure | Fun, Supportive Team
About the Clinic:
Located in the vibrant community of Katy, TX, Cinco Ranch Veterinary Hospital is a well-established small animal practice with a dedicated team of support staff and experienced DVMs. Our doctors have been with the practice for years and each brings a unique strength to the team—from surgery and internal medicine to behavior and preventive care. We’re proud of our collaborative culture, strong mentorship, and the fun we bring to high-quality patient care.
Externship Experience Includes:
Externs will work closely with our associate veterinarians and team members to gain valuable, real-world experience in:
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Taking patient histories and performing physical exams
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Developing diagnostic and treatment plans
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Assisting with (or performing) surgical and dental procedures
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Participating in internal medicine, wellness, and behavioral case workups
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Practicing communication skills with both clients and the veterinary team
You won’t just shadow—you’ll be actively engaged in the day-to-day clinical work, with mentorship tailored to your interests and experience level.
Program Details:
📍 Location: Katy, TX (Greater Houston area)
🕒 Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4weeks (flexible based on student/hospital schedules)
🎓 Open to: veterinary students
💵 Stipend: Up to $2,000 available for students in the clinical phase
🏥 Practice Focus: Small animal general medicine, surgery, dentistry, behavior
Why Choose Cinco Ranch?
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Excellent mentorship from DVMs with diverse clinical expertise
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Long-standing, tight-knit support team
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Exposure to a broad mix of cases in a busy, well-equipped hospital
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A fun, friendly culture that encourages learning and professional growth
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.
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