Hands-On DVM Student Externship — Mentored Vet Experience

Bond Vet; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond Vet invites 3rd- and 4th-year DVM students to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, mentorship-driven clinic environment within our network.

This externship exposes you to urgent care and routine wellness, with supervision by our doctors. You’ll observe surgeries, assist with procedures, and interact with pet parents, while developing clinical skills and professional confidence.

Qualifications

• 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

Education

AVMA-accredited DVM program

Job description

Bond Vet invites 3rd- and 4th-year DVM students to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, mentorship-driven clinic environment within our network.

This externship exposes you to urgent care and routine wellness, with supervision by our doctors. You’ll observe surgeries, assist with procedures, and interact with pet parents, while developing clinical skills and professional confidence.