Veterinary Extern - Emergency & General Practice

Clinical Year Externship – I-20 Animal Hospital

I-20 Animal Hospital is a 24‑hour full‑service veterinary medical facility located in Hudson Oaks, TX, 12‑14 minutes west of Fort Worth. The hospital provides routine pet health care as well as emergency and critical care.

Externship Overview

Students will work closely with supervising Associate Veterinarians to gather patient histories, perform physical examinations, create treatment plans, conduct diagnostics, provide dentistry services, observe or assist in surgical procedures, and manage medical care. Externs will also develop communication skills by interacting with the medical team, support staff, and clients.

Duration and Eligibility

Externship lengths range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students, regardless of class year, are encouraged to participate. Students in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Stipend

Up to a $2,500 travel stipend is available. Click HERE to view list of stipend amounts and HERE for details on the stipend program.

Benefits

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 other applicable 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.