DVM Student Externship - Brooklyn
About The Position
Bond Vet's DVM Student Externship Program offers 3rd- and 4th-year veterinary students hands-on experience in a fast-paced, mentorship-driven clinic environment. You will work directly with patients, assist with procedures, observe surgeries, and engage with pet parents under the guidance of experienced doctors and veterinary teams. This program provides an opportunity to sharpen skills, explore clinical interests, and grow as a future veterinarian. The externship includes exposure to urgent care cases and routine wellness scenarios, with valuable mentorship from experienced doctors. Key activities include client communication, observing treatment plan development and estimate creation, reviewing medical records, taking patient history, performing physical exams, assisting with treatments (medications, SQ fluids, IV fluids under supervision), placing urinary catheters, drawing blood, assisting in procedures/surgeries, and observing laboratory sample preparation and review of cytology/blood smear samples.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in your 3rd or 4th year in an AVMA-accredited DVM Program
- Must 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
- 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
Benefits
- Work-life flexibility
- Competitive pay
- Chance to shape your own path
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
