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.

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This externship is paid at $15 per hour 

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

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 

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

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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