Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Veterinary Externship — Champion Wood Animal Hospital (Spring, TX)
Up to $2,000 Travel/Living Stipend Available
High-Volume, Hands-On Learning in a Supportive 3-DVM Practice
Led by an A&M Alumna Passionate About Mentorship

About the Clinic:
Champion Wood Animal Hospital has proudly served the Spring, TX community since 1994. We're a busy, small animal hospital with a long-tenured, welcoming support team and a strong commitment to high-quality, compassionate care. We treat every pet like family and strive to help them live long, healthy lives.

Externs will work closely with our Medical Director, known for her passion for mentorship and clinical development. This is a fantastic opportunity for students seeking close, personalized guidance in a fast-paced, high-touch general practice setting.

Externship Highlights:

• Participate in physical exams, diagnostics, and treatment planning
• Assist with or perform surgical procedures (as appropriate to skill level)
• Gain hands-on experience in dentistry and preventive care
• Exposure to a wide range of medical cases
• Practice client communication and team collaboration
• Learn about the operations of a successful small practice

This externship offers an in-depth look at the daily life of a small animal veterinarian in a real-world, high-volume clinic
, where every student is actively involved in patient care.

Program Details:

Location:

Spring, TX
Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks (flexible depending on availability)
Open to: 3rd- and 4th-year veterinary students
Stipend:
Up to $2,000 for clinical-year students (travel/living expenses)
Practice Type:
Small animal general practice

Why Champion Wood?

• Supportive, experienced team that loves teaching
• One-on-one mentorship with a DVM who invests in your growth
• Strong client relationships and consistent caseload
• Great opportunity to build confidence in a smaller, high-volume practice

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them.

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 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.