Are you a vet student looking for some real-world experience? Look no further! Whether you’re in your first or fourth year, we would love to have you for a few days or weeks to show you what independent veterinary practice can be like. Our practice typically sees 40-60 doctor appointments daily, plus surgeries, ensuring you’ll be exposed to a variety of cases.
Are You Looking For…
- Hands-on learning? We’ll guide you through physical exams, diagnosing, interpreting labs, surgery, record keeping, and client communication.
- Mentorship? You’ll work with each of our veterinarians to learn different approaches and get all your questions answered.
- Diverse experiences? We see small animals, reptiles, small mammals, and birds!
- Housing? We have that available.
- A stipend? Yes, we’ll pay you for your work (for students currently enrolled in a DVM program)
- A great location? We are located just south of Dallas, an easy drive into the Metroplex and all it has to offer.
We only host one extern at a time, so apply here to reserve your spot!
What Our Externs Say
My time at the Animal Hospital of Ovilla made me feel well-rounded and more prepared for real-world veterinary medicine. I gained hands-on experience with surgeries, exotic animals, dogs and cats, and client communication. The team at this clinic loves to teach and supports students with ample learning opportunities!
Madison, Texas A&M University
Animal Hospital of Ovilla gave me my first experiences with exotic species, as well as a thorough workup of small animal cases and hands-on surgery experience. I would recommend this externship to anyone looking to enhance their small-animal experience or gain confidence working with exotics.
Lauryn, Ross University
I felt an instant sense of camaraderie and support from the doctors, technicians, and other staff members. I left the externship experience feeling more confident in my technical and communication skills and cannot recommend the hospital enough to clinical students seeking a fun and educational experience!
Hallie, Ross University
