Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Veterinary Student Externship

Point Area Veterinary Clinic | Stevens Point, Wisconsin

$2500 Travel Stipend for Point Area Veterinary Clinic

Additional housing/accommodations provided by Point Area Veterinary Clinic up to $1,000. That's designed to help make it easier for you to spend time gaining valuable clinical experience with us.

Your future in veterinary medicine starts here!

Are you a veterinary student looking for an externship where you can grow your clinical skills, learn from an experienced veterinary team, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families? Point Area Veterinary Clinic invites you to explore the rewarding world of small animal practice in a supportive, collaborative environment!

We know that every great veterinarian starts somewhere. Our goal is to help you build confidence, expand your knowledge, and gain valuable real-world experience as you continue your journey toward becoming a DVM.

Learn. Participate. Grow.

An externship at Point Area Veterinary Clinic is an opportunity to connect what you’ve learned in the classroom with the day-to-day practice of veterinary medicine. You’ll have the chance to observe and learn from veterinary professionals, ask questions, and gain insight into the clinical decision-making and teamwork that make a veterinary practice successful.

During your hands-on externship, you may have opportunities to:

• Expand your clinical knowledge through exposure to everyday veterinary cases and patient care.
• Learn from experienced professionals who can share practical insights and lessons from their own careers.
• Explore the many sides of veterinary medicine, from patient examinations and diagnostics to treatment planning and client communication, depending on your training level and clinic protocols.
• Develop your professional confidence by asking questions, discussing cases, and learning how a veterinary team works together.
• Discover your future career possibilities while building relationships with veterinary professionals who are passionate about animal health and client care.

Why Point Area Veterinary Clinic?

Choosing an externship is about more than gaining experience. It’s about finding a team that encourages your curiosity, supports your development, and helps you envision your future in veterinary medicine.

At Point Area Veterinary Clinic, you’ll have an opportunity to experience the rewards and challenges of veterinary practice firsthand while learning how compassionate patient care, strong client relationships, and teamwork come together to make a difference.

A Great Place to Take Your Next Step

Whether you’re exploring different practice environments, strengthening your clinical foundation, or preparing for life after veterinary school, we’d love to help you make the most of your externship experience.

Ready to learn with us?

Connect with Point Area Veterinary Clinic to discuss externship opportunities and take the next step in your veterinary journey. We look forward to meeting you!

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: