DVM Student Externship - Boston

Bond Vet•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

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 interact with pet parents under the guidance of experienced doctors and veterinary teams. The goal is to help students sharpen their skills, explore clinical interests, and grow as future veterinarians. The program offers exposure to a wide array of urgent care cases and routine wellness scenarios, along with valuable mentorship from experienced doctors. The externship is for credit, and students are responsible for their own accommodation and transportation. Bond Vet is a vet-founded and vet-led organization focused on strengthening the human-animal bond through innovative urgent and primary care, combined with expertise, friendliness, and compassion. Their clinics feature modern design, seamless technology, and a collaborative culture, aiming to provide veterinary professionals with a fulfilling career.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in your 3rd or 4th year in an AVMA-accredited DVM Program
An open mind, a willingness to learn, and a collaborative spirit
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Uphold confidentiality standards for sensitive information
Effective communication skills
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 plans, 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