DVM Student Externship - [Plum Creek Animal Medical Center]

Plum Creek Regional Animal Medical Center; Crete (IL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid externship hours

Future employment opportunities

DVM mentor network

1:1 mentorship

Job summary

Plum Creek Regional Animal Medical Center in Crete, IL is offering a paid veterinary student externship to support our fast-paced, 3-doctor practice. You will gain real-world experience across companion animal care, with mentorship and opportunities for future employment within our AAHA-Certified hospital.

Ideal candidates are active veterinary students from an AVMA-accredited program who value compassionate, team-based care and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Must be an active Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution.

Skills

Compassionate

Team Player

Strong Communicator

Education

Active Veterinary Student AVMA Accredited Institution

Job description

Company Description

Plum Creek Regional Animal Medical Center is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced 3 doctor small animal practice with a near-by outpatient clinic. Plum Creek offers many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Wellness and Preventive Care, Illness and Urgent Care, Surgery, Endoscopy, Acupuncture, Dentistry, Cold Therapy Laser, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, Boarding, Grooming, and more. We are proud to be a 25-year AAHA-Certified hospital.

Plum Creek Regional Animal Medical Center is just east of Crete, Illinois near the Indiana border with our outpatient clinic just 7.8 miles away in Dyer, Indiana. Our limited-service outpatient clinic provides doctors and staff the ability to enjoy variety while the records and clients are shared between locations. The proximity to both Chicago and Northwest Indiana allows for easy commute to shopping and recreation.

Lake County public schools are excellent, and there are several private schools nearby as well making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include hiking and cross-country skiing in the many forest preserves, visiting the beaches along Lake Michigan, visiting the many museums and other attractions within an easy commute. We have a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance.

Take a peek into what life is like at Plum Creek Animal Medical Center.

Job Description

We’re looking for:

• 1st through 4th Year Veterinary Students
• Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator
• Students looking to enhance their education through real world experiences

We offer our Veterinary Student Externs:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Externship Hours
• Future Employment Opportunity Preferences
• DVM Mentor Network
• 1:1 Mentorship and Guidance

Qualifications

• Must be an active Veterinary Student from an AVMA Accredited Institution.

We’re a Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

This externship is paid at $15 per hour.