
Department: Vet Students
Employment Type: Temporary
Location: Dallas, Texas
Here at Highland Park Animal Hospital, education is a large part of what we do. Getting the next generation excited about the day-to-day of general practice is one of our favorite experiences.
During your time here you will observe appointments, treatment, surgeries and dental procedures. We try to involve students as much as possible, and we are looking for students who are motivated to learn, ask questions, and are curious about our practice and our special interests.
Each of our 7 doctors is a part of our teaching program and is willing to guide students through their externship process. We provide a large array of services here from general wellness, echocardiograms, soft tissues and orthopedic surgeries. We also value our client relationships and teach important aspects of client communication.
"I Loved Every Second Of My Externship At Highland Park Animal Hospital. I Was Impressed With The Friendly Staff, The Large And Diverse Caseload, And Above All The Mission To Always Put The Patient First. I Highly Recommend This Externship To All Veterinary Students!" - Katie
Our veterinary externship program offers hands-on clinical experience tailored to your interests and career goals. Whether you're drawn to small animal general practice, emergency and critical care, specialty services, exotics, or mixed animal medicine, we’ll match you with a hospital that aligns with your aspirations.
What makes our externship unique?
With veterinary practices spanning the country, Innovetive Petcare supports clinics of all sizes and specialties. We believe in taking care of the people who care for animals by offering:
Whether you're preparing for your clinical year or looking for a paid veterinary student job over summer or winter break, we're here to help launch your career in veterinary medicine.
At Innovetive Petcare, our team—from veterinarians and technicians to administrative leaders—shares a common goal: to improve lives through exceptional veterinary care We’re not just redefining the veterinary profession—we’re living it.
At Metro Paws, veterinary students will engage in a wide array of hands-on training and mentorship.You can expect to get more experience in areas of:

Our Vision
Innovetive Petcare owns and operates veterinary practices across the country. Our clinics benefit from our tools, resources, and a great support team dedicated to helping veterinary practices prosper and grow.
Innovetive Petcare runs a great business so our veterinarians can focus on providing exceptional patient care. We want our veterinarians and staff to enjoy a better life, with more work-life balance, a strong supportive community, and ongoing training and career development.
Our Team
At Innovetive Petcare, it all begins with a great team. From the veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers and administrative staff at our clinics, to the great support team in our home office, our team is passionate about animal health.
Happy employees, happy clients
When we become your partner, we invest in your people. We believe in the power of company culture and do whatever we can to ensure a fulfilling career with work-life balance. Along with a generous benefits package, we offer continuous development and education opportunities for your employees to learn, grow and develop.