Grow Your Career and Invest in Your Passion

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 

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Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Maintain the visual appeal or the hospital reception area, greet and welcome clients and patients, answer questions and triage client concerns, answer calls or emails and direct to the appropriate party for resolution, schedule appointments to maximize efficiency and daily flow, check in and check out clients and process payments. Our receptionists offer friendly emotional support in a compassionate and discreet manner during times of need to our clients and must be comfortable with various medical outcomes.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

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More About Our Practice 
Plum Creek Animal Medical Center is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced 3 doctor small animal practice with a nearby outpatient clinic. We are proud to be a 25-year AAHA-Certified hospital. Plum Creek offers many services to supply the best comprehensive care to our patients including Wellness and Preventive Care, Illness, Problem and Urgent Care, Surgery, Dentistry, Therapeutic Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, Acupuncture, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more.  

Our charming red barn setting supplies the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Chicago while still being close to the city. We highly value work-life balance and offer flexibility on scheduling, so you can enjoy your personal life without sacrificing your career. Our limited-service outpatient clinic provides doctors and staff with the ability to enjoy variety while the records and clients are shared between locations.  

You’re here for pets, we’re here for you. 

• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance 
• Medical autonomy to practice medicine your way 
• Future ownership opportunities 
• Just a short distance from Chicago 
• Extremely generous signing bonuses 
• Full benefits – PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, pet care discounts, etc. 
• Competitive compensation 
• DVM mentor network 
• Paid CE allowance & professional dues 
• Also offering relocation assistance and student loan aid 

We’re Looking For 

• Full time veterinarian 
• Compassionate, team player and strong communicator 
• Proficient in general medicine and surgery 
• Experience preferred but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply! 

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