Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Veterinary Student Externship – Southwest Vet
📍 Austin, TX | Fear Free Focus | Up to $2,000 Travel Stipend

Are you looking for a dynamic externship that combines high-quality medicine, compassionate care, and a team-first mentality? Southwest Vet in Austin, TX, is a fast-paced general practice that specializes in a Fear Free approach—creating a low-stress environment for both pets and people.

Our team prioritizes positivity, mentorship, and collaboration. As an extern, you'll be an integral part of daily patient care while gaining confidence in clinical and communication skills.

What You’ll Experience:
? Shadow and assist with exams, diagnostics, treatment plans, dentistry, and surgeries
🐾 Learn how to implement Fear Free techniques during every patient interaction
? Develop communication skills with clients, technicians, and DVMs
📋 Be part of a high-performing team that supports your learning and growth

Program Details:
📅 Externship length: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks, flexible to fit your academic schedule
🎓 Open to: veterinary students; clinical-year students qualify for stipend
💰 Travel/Living Stipend: Up to $2,000 available for clinical students

Why Choose Southwest Vet?
Our clinic culture is built on trust, teamwork, and a shared mission to improve the lives of pets through Fear Free care. Whether you're just getting started or refining your skills, you’ll leave your externship with meaningful experience and strong mentorship.

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:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.