DVM Student Externship - Philadelphia

Bond Vet•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bond Vet is on a mission to strengthen the human-animal bond through better pet care. We offer primary and urgent care, so we’re there for pets when they need us most. Our clinics are designed with pets and people in mind: warm, friendly, and highly sniffable. We balance this design with a strong focus on technology, all built in-house, which means we can easily innovate our systems to improve the veterinary team, pet, and client experience. Step out of the classroom and into real-world veterinary medicine! BondVet’s DVM Student Externship Program gives 3rd- and 4th-year veterinary students the chance to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, mentorship-driven clinic environment. You’ll work directly with patients, assist with procedures, observe surgeries, and engage with pet parents—all under the guidance of our experienced doctors and veterinary team. This is your opportunity to sharpen your skills, explore your clinical interests, and grow as a future veterinarian. Program Overview: (You must be enrolled in vet school in order to apply). Our experienced medical and clinical professionals are dedicated to curating a diverse learning experience for you. During your time as a DVM Student Extern at Bond Vet, you can anticipate exposure to a wide array of urgent care cases and routine wellness scenarios. Additionally, you'll receive valuable mentorship from our exceptional Doctors. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect to encounter during your externship with us:

Requirements

Currently be enrolled in your 3rd or 4th year in an AVMA-accredited DVM Program
Have an open mind, a willingness to learn, and a collaborative spirit
Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Uphold confidentiality standards for sensitive information
Possess effective communication skills
Be capable of lifting objects up to 40 pounds and performing physical tasks like bending, crouching, squatting, and carrying equipment
Provide proof of medical insurance, rabies vaccine/titer, tetanus vaccine, and a recent TB test prior to starting the program

Responsibilities

Interact with Pet Parents
Observe the development of treatment plan, estimate creation and presentation
Review medical records and take patient history
Perform physical exams
Assist treatment team administering medications, SQ fluids, IV fluids,etc. (Under direct supervision of LVT or DVM)
Place urinary catheters in male dogs (under direct supervision of LVT and/or DVM)
Draw blood on stable animals from Cephalic and Saphenous veins, under supervision by a nurse
Help in use of ultrasound to identify anatomy
Scrub in and assist in any procedure under full supervision of the Doctor performing said procedure
Observe sample preparation for reference laboratory testing
Prepare and review ear cytology samples and blood smear samples