Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Veterinary Student Externship – Memorial Cat Hospital
🐱 Focused Feline Medicine | Mentorship-Driven | $1000 Travel Stipend Available

Take your clinical education to the next level with a hands-on externship at Memorial Cat Hospital, where our entire practice is dedicated exclusively to feline patients. Located in a warm and welcoming environment, our hospital is part of the NVA (National Veterinary Associates) network and shares a common mission: to support the next generation of veterinarians through mentorship, collaboration, and high-quality medicine.

Why Choose Memorial Cat Hospital?
We’re passionate about feline health and behavior—and about teaching students who share that interest. As a student extern, you’ll be immersed in the daily operations of a busy, cat-focused practice while working alongside experienced veterinarians who love to mentor. You’ll see a wide variety of internal medicine, dental, and surgical cases, along with opportunities to develop your skills in low-stress handling, diagnostics, and client communication.

Externship Highlights:

• One-on-one mentorship from feline-focused DVMs

• Patient history-taking and physical exam skills

• Diagnostic interpretation and treatment plan development

• Dental procedures and soft tissue surgery (observation and hands-on based on experience)

• Medical case management and feline behavior consultations

• Client communication and team collaboration

Details:
📍 Location: Memorial Cat Hospital
🕒 Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks, depending on hospital and student availability
🎓 Open to: 3rd and 4th year veterinary students
💵 Travel/Living Expense Stipend: Available for students in their clinical year

Whether you’re passionate about feline medicine or want to expand your comfort zone with a focused species experience, Memorial Cat Hospital offers a rewarding externship where you’ll learn, grow, and be part of a team that truly loves what they do.