CityVet Veterinarian Externship: Houston, TX

CityVet • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CityVet is offering a Veterinarian Externship Program for third- and fourth-year DVM students. This program provides hands-on clinical experience in a veterinarian-led practice environment, focusing on mentorship, real-world clinical exposure, and insights into practice models that emphasize autonomy, collaboration, and career growth. The externships are structured yet flexible, taking place in small animal general practice settings, with some locations offering urgent care exposure. The program is designed for students seeking practical experience and exploring potential post-graduate employment or long-term career fits within a supportive practice setting.

Requirements

• 3rd and 4th-year DVM students at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools.
• International students must be enrolled at an AVMA-accredited university and authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Students seeking meaningful mentorship.
• Students seeking real-world clinical exposure.
• Students interested in practice models centered on autonomy, collaboration, and long-term career growth.
• Students interested in urgent care exposure.
• Students exploring potential post-graduate employment or a long-term career fit.
• Students who value mentorship and professional development.
• Students who want exposure to a veterinarian-led practice model.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on clinical experience in small animal general practice medicine and surgery.
• Engage in client communication and case management.
• Collaborate with technicians and support staff.
• Observe clinic operations and team leadership.
• Receive mentorship from practicing veterinarians.

Benefits

• Competitive stipend, paid via direct deposit.
• Mentorship from practicing veterinarians.
• Exposure to clinic operations and team leadership.
• Opportunity to align experience with individual clinical interests and career goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree