DVM Student Externship - Chicago
About The Position
Bond Vet is offering a DVM Student Externship Program for 3rd- and 4th-year veterinary students. This program provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced, mentorship-driven clinic environment. Externs will work directly with patients, assist with procedures, observe surgeries, and engage with pet parents under the guidance of experienced doctors and veterinary teams. The program aims to help students sharpen their skills, explore clinical interests, and grow as future veterinarians. The externship involves exposure to urgent care cases and routine wellness scenarios, with mentorship from experienced doctors. Key activities include client communication, observing treatment plan development, reviewing medical records, performing physical exams, assisting with treatments (medications, fluids), placing urinary catheters, drawing blood, assisting in procedures/surgeries, and observing laboratory tests. This is a for-credit externship, and students are responsible for their own accommodation and transportation. The specific clinic will be assigned during the interview process.
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
Benefits
- work-life flexibility
- competitive pay
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
