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Memorial Cat Hospital

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Veterinary Student Externship – Memorial Cat Hospital
🐱 Focused Feline Medicine | Mentorship-Driven | $1000 Travel Stipend Available

Take your clinical education to the next level with a hands-on externship at Memorial Cat Hospital, where our entire practice is dedicated exclusively to feline patients. Located in a warm and welcoming environment, our hospital is part of the NVA (National Veterinary Associates) network and shares a common mission: to support the next generation of veterinarians through mentorship, collaboration, and high-quality medicine.

Why Choose Memorial Cat Hospital?
We’re passionate about feline health and behavior—and about teaching students who share that interest. As a student extern, you’ll be immersed in the daily operations of a busy, cat-focused practice while working alongside experienced veterinarians who love to mentor. You’ll see a wide variety of internal medicine, dental, and surgical cases, along with opportunities to develop your skills in low-stress handling, diagnostics, and client communication.

Externship Highlights:

  • One-on-one mentorship from feline-focused DVMs

  • Patient history-taking and physical exam skills

  • Diagnostic interpretation and treatment plan development

  • Dental procedures and soft tissue surgery (observation and hands-on based on experience)

  • Medical case management and feline behavior consultations

  • Client communication and team collaboration

Details:
📍 Location: Memorial Cat Hospital
🕒 Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks, depending on hospital and student availability
🎓 Open to: 3rd and 4th year veterinary students
💵 Travel/Living Expense Stipend: Available for students in their clinical year

Whether you’re passionate about feline medicine or want to expand your comfort zone with a focused species experience, Memorial Cat Hospital offers a rewarding externship where you’ll learn, grow, and be part of a team that truly loves what they do.


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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Houston, Texas, United States

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