DVM Student Externship - New Jersey

Bond Vet; United States; On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work-life flexibility

Chance to shape your own path

Job summary

A veterinary clinic is seeking DVM student externs to join their externship program. This opportunity provides veterinary students a chance to engage directly with pet patients, observing and assisting in treatments and surgeries under experienced supervision. The program aims to enhance skills in clinical practices and client communications over a minimum commitment of two weeks. Competitive pay and flexible work-life balance are offered, alongside educational mentorship from professional veterinarians.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a veterinary school to apply.
• Possess medical insurance and vaccination proof.
• Demonstrate capability in performing physical tasks.
• Uphold confidentiality for sensitive information.
• Effective communication skills.”
• Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds and performing related physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Interact with pet parents and observe treatment plan development.
• Assist treatment team in administering medications.
• Place urinary catheters and perform blood draws under supervision.
• Observe sample preparation for labs and assist with cytology and blood smear prep.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Willingness to learn

Collaborative spirit

Ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds

Education

Enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of AVMA-accredited DVM program

Job description

Boston, MA; Brooklyn, NY; Chicago, IL; DMV Area; Long Island, NY; New Jersey; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Queens, NY

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.

Step out of the classroom and into real‑world veterinary medicine! BondVet’s DVM Student Externship Program gives 3rd‑ and 4th‑year veterinary students the chance to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, mentorship‑driven clinic environment.

You’ll work directly with patients, assist with procedures, observe surgeries, and engage with pet parents—all under the guidance of our experienced doctors and veterinary team. This is your opportunity to sharpen your skills, explore your clinical interests, and grow as a future veterinarian.

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 our exceptional Doctors. Here’s what you can expect to encounter during your externship with us:

Appointments/Client Communication

• Interact with pet parents
• Observe the development of treatment plans and 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 with 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

To participate in the Student DVM Externship Program

• 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

Time Commitment

• Externships are a minimum of two weeks and can extend up to three weeks based on your school requirements
• Your schedule will be created based on your school requirements and provided to you before your first day in the clinic
• Weekend hours may be required based on your school requirements and supervising doctors' schedule
• You will never be asked to work a late or early shift as all of our clinics have standard operating hours based on the region and do not offer overnight boarding

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Work‑life flexibility
• Chance to shape your own path