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:

• Conducting patient histories and physical exams

• Developing diagnostic and treatment plans

• Performing and assisting with surgical and dental procedures

• Running in-house diagnostics and interpreting results

• Providing inpatient care and client education

• 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?

• Collaborative, inclusive team culture

• Broad case exposure in small animal medicine and surgery

• Focus on mentorship and student development

• Great location in the heart of Austin

• Opportunity to learn in a supportive, high-quality practice