Learn directly with veterinary experts
Step out of the classroom and into the clinic. NVA’s Externship Program is designed to build your clinical skills alongside expert veterinarians, giving you the confidence to take your next big step.
Support that stays with you
Build your practical skills and lasting connections with hospital teams who are invested in your success.
Gain experience, not expenses
Hands-on learning shouldn’t come with financial roadblocks. NVA offers travel stipends to clinical year students for each externship rotation. Stipends up to $2,500 may be available depending on hospital location.
Find your fit at over 600 locations across the U.S.
We'll help you find a hospital and team that matches your skills and interests — whether general practice, urgent care, or mixed practice — for an externship that sets you up for success.
“I really got to know NVA through my externships. Each practice has medical independence; each clinic’s culture is so unique. I’m excited to start my career here and join this tight-knit community.”
Dr. Jack Murray, Associate Veterinarian at Starch Animal Hospital (DVM Class of 2024)
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