Veterinary Extern - General Practice - Stipend

Dickinson Animal Hospital offers a travel stipend of up to $2,500 for 2027 clinical year externships.

As part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), Dickinson provides a supportive environment for veterinary students to gain hands‑on experience in a full‑service small animal general practice. The hospital is award‑winning, AAHA accredited, ABVP certified, and Fear‑Free certified.

Externs will work closely with veterinarians to gain experience in:

• Physical exams and diagnostics
• Surgical procedures and dentistry services
• Treatment plans and medical management
• Client communication and teamwork

Externships typically last 2 to 8 weeks and offer exposure to small animal medicine in a well‑rounded, hands‑on setting.

We offer up to $2,500 to help with travel and living expenses for clinical year externs.

Dickinson, TX – a family‑friendly community located between Houston and Galveston, offering both small‑town charm and access to big‑city amenities.

Clinical year veterinary students interested in pursuing a career in small animal practice and exposure to urgent care/ER are encouraged to apply.

National Veterinary Associates 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 any other 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.