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Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Century Animal Hospital

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Veterinary Externship — Century Animal Hospital (Austin, TX)
🔹 Up to $1,500 Travel Stipend Available
🔹 AAHA-Accredited | Emergency & Surgical Experience
🔹 Supportive Team Culture | Strong Mentorship

About the Clinic:
Century Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited small animal hospital located in Austin, Texas, known for practicing gold-standard veterinary medicine in a supportive, tight-knit environment. Our team offers a full range of services including routine and advanced surgery, dentistry, emergency care, and hospitalization. As a smaller clinic with a collaborative culture, we value strong mentorship and work-life balance—for both our team and externs.

Externship Experience Includes:
Externs will work directly with experienced DVMs and have the opportunity to:

  • Conduct physical exams and obtain thorough patient histories

  • Assist with and interpret diagnostic testing

  • Create treatment plans and participate in case discussions

  • Observe, assist, or perform surgical and dental procedures (as appropriate)

  • Participate in emergency case triage and care

  • Practice client communication and teamwork with staff

Our goal is to provide each extern with a well-rounded clinical experience in both routine and urgent care cases, supported by engaged mentorship and real case exposure.

Program Details:
📍 Location: Austin, TX
🕒 Duration: minimum 2, up to 4 weeks (flexible depending on schedule)
🎓 Open to: DVM students
💵 Stipend: Up to $1,500 for clinical-year students
🏆 Accreditation: AAHA-accredited

Why Choose Century?

  • AAHA-accredited facility with a focus on best practices

  • Smaller team = more personalized mentorship

  • Exposure to both routine and emergency cases

  • Positive, supportive clinic culture


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. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of 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.
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Austin, Texas, United States

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