Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Feline-Focused Medicine | Mentorship-Driven | Up to $2,000 Travel/Living Stipend

If you love cats, you'll love us.
Houston Cat Hospital is a feline-exclusive practice dedicated to providing the highest standard of care in a calm, cat-friendly environment. As part of the NVA network, we offer veterinary students the chance to gain hands‑on clinical experience in a setting that is uniquely focused on feline medicine and behavior
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Our team is passionate about mentoring future veterinarians and helping students grow their confidence and skills—whether you're interested in general practice, feline specialty care, or simply gaining deeper experience with a species‑specific caseload.

Veterinary externs will work closely with our experienced DVM team and gain meaningful experience in:

• Performing feline-focused physical exams and patient assessments
• Creating diagnostic and treatment plans tailored to feline patients
• Assisting with and observing soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures
• Participating in case management, imaging, lab work, and hospitalization
• Communicating effectively with clients and team members
• Learning about feline behavior, stress reduction, and handling techniques

You'll be fully immersed in the day-to-day life of a busy cat-exclusive hospital, with direct mentorship and opportunities to sharpen both your clinical and client communication skills.

• Location:
  
  Houston, TX
• Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks, based on student and clinic availability
• Open to: 3rd and 4th year veterinary students in clinical rotations
• Stipend:
  Up to $2,000 for students in clinical year

• One-of-a-kind experience in feline-only medicine
• Supportive team with a strong passion for teaching
• Focus on fear-free, low-stress handling techniques
• Ideal for students exploring small animal or feline-exclusive practice
• Located in the heart of Houston, with easy access to the city’s amenities

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.

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

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