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CityVet Veterinarian Externship: Austin, Tx

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineContract

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Job 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

Key Responsibilities

Externs gain hands-on clinical experience in small animal general practice and urgent care. They collaborate with veterinary teams on case management, surgery, and clinic operations under professional mentorship.

Requirements

Applicants must be 3rd or 4th-year DVM students at an AVMA-accredited veterinary school. International students must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Small Animal Medicine

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 72% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

City Vet holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 47 active listings.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CityVet Veterinarian Externship: Austin, Tx at City Vet a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,876 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

6.6/10 work-life score · Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,876 active roles in this specialty

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Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 16 employers

Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary Medicine

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About City Vet

Veterinary Services
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive stipend
Mentorship
Hands-on clinical experience