Vet Extern: Hands-on GP Mentorship; Stipend

Veterinary Externship — Dripping Springs Animal Hospital (Dripping Springs, TX)
🔹 Up to $1,500 Travel/Living Stipend Available
🔹 Hands-On Experience | Supportive Team | Strong Mentorship

About the Clinic:
Located just west of Austin in the scenic Hill Country, Dripping Springs Animal Hospital is a well-established small animal practice committed to high-quality, compassionate care. Our clinic offers veterinary students the chance to experience real-world general practice medicine in a setting that balances busy caseloads with personalized mentorship and team support.

We’re part of the NVA family of hospitals, which means students benefit from a standard of excellence in clinical care while enjoying the unique personality of our local practice.

Externship Overview:
Externs at Dripping Springs Animal Hospital will gain meaningful, hands-on experience in:

Conducting physical exams and taking patient histories

Developing diagnostic and treatment plans

Performing or assisting with surgical and dental procedures

Participating in diagnostics and medical case management

Practicing client communication and collaboration with staff

Gaining insight into daily clinic operations and workflow

Externs will work closely with our associate veterinarians, who are dedicated to student growth and clinical skill development. You won’t just observe—you’ll actively participate in patient care in a supportive and educational environment.

Program Details:
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Location:

Dripping Springs, TX (20 minutes from Austin)
🕒 Duration: minimum of 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks, depending on student/hospital availability
🎓 Open to: 3rd- and 4th-year veterinary students
💵 Stipend:
Up to $1,500 for eligible clinical-year students

Why Choose Dripping Springs Animal Hospital?

Friendly, experienced team that values mentorship

Opportunity for hands-on learning and surgical exposure

Beautiful Hill Country location with access to Austin’s vibrant culture

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.

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

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

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

One NVA:
Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

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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