DVM Student Externship - Chicago
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Externship
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Bond Vet as a DVM Student Externship – Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States. 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Mentorship from experienced doctors
- Hands-on clinical experience
- Exposure to urgent care and wellness cases
Work Schedule
- Externship position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Bond Vet in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The extern will assist with clinical procedures, patient examinations, and treatment plan development under the supervision of experienced veterinarians. They will also engage with pet parents and support the veterinary team in a fast-paced, mentorship-driven environment.
Requirements
Applicants must be currently enrolled in their 3rd or 4th year of an AVMA-accredited DVM program. Candidates must be capable of performing physical tasks and provide proof of required vaccinations and medical insurance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 36% require no weekends.
Bond Vet ranks #1 of 14 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,512 active roles in this profession
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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- No nights
- Includes weekends