CityVet Veterinarian Externship: San Antonio, TX
CityVet, Inc.
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Description
CityVet Externship Program
CityVet is now accepting applications for its Veterinarian Externship Program, offering third- and fourth-year DVM students the opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience in a veterinarian-led practice environment.
This program is designed for students seeking meaningful mentorship, real-world clinical exposure, and insight into practice models centered on autonomy, collaboration, and long-term career growth.
Program Overview
CityVet externships provide a structured yet flexible clinical experience in small animal general practice settings, with many locations also offering urgent care exposure.
- Eligibility: 3rd and 4th-year DVM students at AVMA-accredited veterinary schools
- Duration: Two-week externship blocks, with flexibility to accommodate university rotation requirements
- Stipend: Competitive stipend, paid via direct deposit on the first Friday of the rotation
- Locations: CityVet clinics available across multiple states
- Housing: Housing is not provided; however, CityVet can share accommodation recommendations from prior externs
- International students: Eligible if enrolled at an AVMA-accredited university and authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
What to Expect
Externs work alongside experienced veterinary teams and receive hands-on exposure that may include:
- Small animal general practice medicine and surgery
- Client communication and case management
- Collaboration with technicians and support staff
- Exposure to clinic operations and team leadership
- Mentorship from practicing veterinarians
Externships are customizable whenever possible, allowing students to align their experience with individual clinical interests and career goals.
About CityVet
CityVet is a veterinarian-founded, led, and owned organization focused on supporting veterinarians through clinical autonomy, personalized mentorship, and collaborative practice environments. Each clinic is locally led by a veterinarian and supported by a centralized home office team, allowing doctors to focus on patient care while maintaining independence in how they practice medicine.
Who Should Apply
This externship is well-suited for students who:
- Are seeking hands-on clinical experience in a supportive practice setting
- Value mentorship and professional development
- Are exploring potential post-graduate employment or a long-term career fit
- Want exposure to a veterinarian-led practice model
How to Apply
Interested students are encouraged to apply for the CityVet Externship Program and explore clinical opportunities across the CityVet network. Please enter your information below.
Questions about the program can be directed to the CityVet Campus Recruitment team. campusrecruitment@cityvet.com
About this role
CityVet's externship program offers third- and fourth-year DVM students a structured two-week clinical rotation in small animal general practice, with many locations also providing urgent care experience. You'll work directly with veterinarians and their teams on hands-on medicine and surgery, client communication, and clinic operations while receiving mentorship from practicing veterinarians who lead their own clinics. The program is flexible enough to accommodate your university's rotation requirements and can be customized to align with your specific clinical interests.
The organization is veterinarian-founded and operated, emphasizing clinical autonomy and collaborative practice—giving you insight into how independent practitioners actually work. You'll receive a competitive stipend paid via direct deposit at the start of your rotation. Note that housing is not provided, though CityVet can share recommendations from previous externs. International students are welcome if enrolled at an AVMA-accredited school and authorized to work in the U.S., though visa sponsorship is not available.
This role suits students actively seeking mentorship and real-world exposure in a supportive environment, particularly those evaluating whether CityVet or a similar practice model might be a good fit after graduation. Interested candidates should contact campusrecruitment@cityvet.com with questions.
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