DVM Student Externship

Heartland Veterinary Partners LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is offering an externship program for veterinary students. This unique opportunity provides hands-on experience and mentorship, ensuring students are ready for their first day in practice. With a commitment to high-quality medicine, the program supports flexible externship lengths and covers lodging costs if needed. Join a team dedicated to pet health care, where you will gain invaluable skills in a supportive environment. This is a fantastic chance to enhance your veterinary education and prepare for a successful career in animal care.

Benefits

Lodging covered if needed

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an AVMA Accredited Veterinary School.
• Must provide student PLIT.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on experience through the externship program.
• Receive mentorship to prepare for practice readiness.

Skills

Hands-on veterinary experience

Mentorship

Education

Enrolled in AVMA Accredited Veterinary School

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring

Digital x-ray

Ultrasound

Electronic medical records

Job description

Practice:

North Avenue Animal Hospital provides a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through both in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. Our facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, and a closely supervised hospitalization area. We utilize the latest technology, including anesthesia monitoring, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and electronic medical records. In addition, we work very closely with many local, specialized practices when such referrals are required.

Since 1999, our hospital has voluntarily achieved the high standards of The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), qualifying us as an accredited member of AAHA. These standards pertain to facilities, equipment, practice methods, and management. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine, and we are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet’s health care, treating your pet as we would our own.

Position Purpose:

Come extern with us! Heartland Veterinary Partners' Externship Program works to provide veterinary students with hands-on experience and mentorship to help have them 'practice ready' by their first day in practice.

Externships are typically 2 weeks long, and Heartland will cover the cost of lodging if needed. Length of externship is flexible & we can support your preceptorship documentation as well.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Eligibility

1. Must be currently enrolled in an AVMA Accredited Veterinary School.
2. Must be able to provide student PLIT.