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Veterinary Externship — Houston Cat Hospital (Houston, TX)
🐾 Feline-Focused Medicine | Mentorship-Driven | Up to $2,000 Travel/Living Stipend
About The Clinic
If you love cats, you’ll love us. Houston Cat Hospital is a feline-exclusive practice dedicated to providing the highest standard of care in a calm, cat-friendly environment. As part of the NVA network, we offer veterinary students the chance to gain hands-on clinical experience in a setting that is uniquely focused on feline medicine and behavior.
Our team is passionate about mentoring future veterinarians and helping students grow their confidence and skills—whether you’re interested in general practice, feline specialty care, or simply gaining deeper experience with a species-specific caseload.
Externship Experience
Veterinary externs will work closely with our experienced DVM team and gain meaningful experience in:
Program Details
📍 Location: Houston, TX
🕒 Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks, based on student and clinic availability
🎓 Open to: 3rd and 4th year veterinary students in clinical rotations
💵 Stipend: Up to $2,000 for students in clinical year
Why Choose Houston Cat Hospital?
🐾 Feline-Focused Medicine | Mentorship-Driven | Up to $2,000 Travel/Living Stipend
About The Clinic
If you love cats, you’ll love us. Houston Cat Hospital is a feline-exclusive practice dedicated to providing the highest standard of care in a calm, cat-friendly environment. As part of the NVA network, we offer veterinary students the chance to gain hands-on clinical experience in a setting that is uniquely focused on feline medicine and behavior.
Our team is passionate about mentoring future veterinarians and helping students grow their confidence and skills—whether you’re interested in general practice, feline specialty care, or simply gaining deeper experience with a species-specific caseload.
Externship Experience
Veterinary externs will work closely with our experienced DVM team and gain meaningful experience in:
- Performing feline-focused physical exams and patient assessments
- Creating diagnostic and treatment plans tailored to feline patients
- Assisting with and observing soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures
- Participating in case management, imaging, lab work, and hospitalization
- Communicating effectively with clients and team members
- Learning about feline behavior, stress reduction, and handling techniques
Program Details
📍 Location: Houston, TX
🕒 Duration: minimum 2 weeks, up to 4 weeks, based on student and clinic availability
🎓 Open to: 3rd and 4th year veterinary students in clinical rotations
💵 Stipend: Up to $2,000 for students in clinical year
Why Choose Houston Cat Hospital?
- One-of-a-kind experience in feline-only medicine
- Supportive team with a strong passion for teaching
- Focus on fear-free, low-stress handling techniques
- Ideal for students exploring small animal or feline-exclusive practice
- Located in the heart of Houston, with easy access to the city’s amenities