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Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Location Humble, Texas
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Category
Veterinary Extern
Job ID
8004
Role Type
Part-time
Hospital
Aldine Westfield Animal Clinic

Veterinary Externship โ€” Aldine Westfield Animal Clinic (Houston, TX)
๐Ÿ”น Up to $2,000 Travel Stipend Available (clinical year students)
๐Ÿ”น High-Volume Surgery + Urgent Care Experience
๐Ÿ”น Hands-On Training | Supportive Teaching Environment

Clinic Overview:
Aldine Westfield Animal Clinic is a fast-paced, full-service small animal hospital offering wellness, surgical, dental, and urgent care services. Weโ€™re passionate about mentorship and love welcoming veterinary students.

Externship Highlights:
โœ” Hands-on experience from day one
โœ” Spay/neuter surgery participation (based on skill and comfort)
โœ” Urgent care exposure alongside routine wellness care
โœ” Involvement in patient intake, physical exams, diagnostics, and treatment plans
โœ” Supportive, teaching-oriented DVMs
โœ” Opportunities to strengthen client communication skills

Special Features:

  • High-volume spay/neuter surgeries 2x per week

  • Urgent care cases seen regularlyโ€”great for fast-paced medical learning

  • Dental cleanings and basic procedures

  • Comfortable, welcoming team culture focused on student growth

Details:
๐Ÿ“ Location: Houston, TX
๐Ÿ•’ Duration: typically 2 weeks minimum up to 4 weeks (flexible with student schedules)
๐Ÿ’ต Stipend: Up to $2,000 for clinical year students
๐Ÿ“… Open to: DVM students

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