Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Job Description

The Animal Hospital of Waco offers up to a $2000 travel stipend for Clinical Year Externships. The Animal Hospital of Waco is a three‑doctor small animal practice that has proudly served the pets of Waco for over 60 years. Our clinic provides the ability to work with a diverse range of cases, including wellness visits, sick pets, and surgical procedures. We pride ourselves on being a supportive team that values collaboration, mentorship, and ongoing growth and development.

Additionally, we are conveniently located just half a block from Magnolia Table. We are a 4,000 square foot facility with 6 exam rooms and are equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, therapy laser, platelet‑rich plasma (PRP), warming unit, in‑house laboratory, Idexx referral lab, a surgery suite with 2 heated surgical tables, anesthetic monitors, IV pumps, and a dental unit with drill.

An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day‑to‑day operations of the practice and to gain valuable hands‑on clinical experience. Although every NVA hospital is unique, we all have some things in common: an environment that is supportive, committed to excellent medicine, and provides exceptional service to animals and the people who love them.

• Gather patient histories
• Perform physical exams
• Create treatment plans
• Conduct diagnostics
• Assist with dentistry services
• Observe, assist, or perform surgical procedures
• Manage medical care of patients
• Practice communication skills with the medical team, support staff, and clients

Most externship experiences range from two to eight weeks depending on student and hospital schedules. All veterinary students (regardless of class year) are encouraged to participate in NVA externships. Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Students can view a list of stipend amounts and details on the stipend program. (Please visit the official NVA careers site for further information.)

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) 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. We nurture our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way and support career growth through mentorship and ownership opportunities.

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, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. 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.