Veterinary Technician Externship - Chicago

Veterinary Technician Externship - Chicago

Chicago, IL

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.

In July 2026, Bond Vet and Small Door Veterinary merged to build a more connected, accessible, and compassionate veterinary care experience across routine, primary, and urgent care. The combined organization will span more than 55 clinics across major Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest markets, serving over half a million pets.

This role will play an important part in shaping the next chapter of our combined organization and advancing our shared mission to transform veterinary care.

"What I love most is working with individuals dedicated to supporting one another. There's a spirit amongst the team to help each other grow, learn, and accomplish goals both personally and professionally." Christina C., Senior Nurse

The Opportunity

Are you looking to complete your externship in a state-of-the-art veterinary clinic with thoughtful mentorship and exposure to a variety of cases? At Bond Vet, we believe the role of a conventional veterinary technician has not realized its full potential in any GP or urgent-care clinical environment, and it is our mission to bring this role to the modern day. As an extern with us, you're sure to find a supportive and successful start to your veterinary career.

Our veterinary technicians use their medical knowledge and clinical skills to provide routine and urgent care every day. You'll participate in surgery and dental procedures, shadow appointments with credentialed veterinary technicians, and educate the pet parents who walk in our door.

We'll look out for you and encourage you to grow your skill set, helping you learn and setting up appropriate CE events and mentorship to support you through your externship with us.

What You'll Do

• Focus on patient care, with support from our veterinary assistants and remote nurse team you'll be able to concentrate on the patients in front of you.
• Work side by side with veterinarians pushing the boundaries of veterinary medicine and providing top-quality patient care, supporting communities across your region.
• Your skills will be thoroughly developed through providing insights and techniques that introduce you to a full scope of practice.
• Use innovative technologies, new medical equipment, and more as you pilot clinic tools that have not yet broken into the mainstream.
• Attend internal educational events provided by our Medical Operations Team.

You'll Get

• Competitive pay range $7.25-$17.95 per hour | Pay varies based on university policy and location
• A place to grow: culture that is centered in learning and development, career pathing, mentorships, empowerment and trust.

You Have

• Must be enrolled in an AVMA accredited veterinary technician or veterinary nursing program and will be in a class that requires externship hours and/or skills.

Bond Vet is only considering applicants who have independent unrestricted valid authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer and accept new employment for this position. Bond Vet does not sponsor employment-based visas for this position and cannot facilitate F-1 visa STEM OPT for this role.

At Bond Vet, we're proud to be vet founded and vet led. We are on a mission to enhance the human-animal bond through innovative urgent and primary care combined with seasoned expertise, friendliness, and compassion. Our clinics combine modern design, seamless technology, and a collaborative culture. We believe veterinary professionals deserve a career they love, not just a job. Our unique offerings include work-life flexibility, competitive pay and the chance to shape your own path. With industry-leading NPS scores, our approach resonates. Join us for a rewarding career where we work happy, feel empowered and are obsessed with pets.