Job Description

The Lighthouse Veterinary Clinic opened its doors in 2016 with the mission to prevent, detect, and cure diseases of the four-legged family members in Fort Bend County. The Lighthouse Veterinary Clinic is a multi-doctor practice with a focus on team-based care. Our team is dedicated to practicing high quality veterinary medicine while also enjoying the  work we do together. We strongly believe that practicing up-to-date, evidence-based medicine and combining shared experiences and knowledge produces better outcomes for our patients. Our practice offers modern medical equipment including cloud based practice management software, dedicated surgical & dental suites, digital radiographs, digital dental radiology, and so much more!The primary purpose of our Veterinary Student Externship is to provide a hands-on learning experience for 3rd and 4th year students who are enrolled in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. The program is scheduled for 2-week blocks at our hospital. We feel that the students who possess an open mind and a willingness to learn will benefit the most from our externship.  The Veterinary Student Extern is responsible for performing inpatient and outpatient medical care under the direct supervision of our veterinary staff. They will be expected to perform in-house diagnostic tests (hematology, chemistry, and radiology) with competence, perform routine client education, and to assist in surgical procedures. Sugar Land is just minutes away from Houston, Texas. It’s closely linked with the Space Center Houston, the coastal visitor center at NASA’s astronaut training and flight control complex. The city’s downtown includes the Theater District, home to the renowned Houston Grand Opera, and the Historic District, with 19th-century architecture and many upscale restaurants. Attend a game and cheer for one of our many professional sports teams or take a quick drive to the beautiful Texas beaches!