Veterinary Student Externship - 2026

Bond Vet•Boston, MA

61d

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. Our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Student Extern program placements are designed to offer a hands-on clinical experience, fostering growth and development crucial to your progression through the clinical years of school. Join us at Bond Vet for a unique externship experience where you'll be immersed in the daily operations of our cutting-edge veterinary clinics while advancing your skills and knowledge - through a program tailored to your interests! Apply now to secure your spot in our highly competitive externship program! 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 one of our exceptional Doctors. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect to encounter during your externship with us: Appointments/Client Communication Interact with Pet Parents Observe the development of treatment plan, estimate creation and presentation Review medical records and take patient history Perform physical exams Treatments Assist treatment team administering medications, SQ fluids, IV fluids,etc. (Under direct supervision of LVT or DVM) Procedures/Surgeries 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 Laboratory Tests Observe sample preparation for reference laboratory testing Prepare and review ear cytology samples and blood smear samples

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