About the role#
Flying Cloud Animal Hospital offers a veterinary technician externship for students to observe daily operations and gain hands-on technical experience. You will work alongside a team of six veterinarians and credentialed technicians. The facility includes two dedicated surgery suites for dental and soft tissue procedures. Externships typically last between two and eight weeks.
What you'll do#
- Assist with patient restraint and collect patient histories.
- Support physical exams and perform laboratory procedures.
- Assist with diagnostic imaging and dentistry procedures.
- Monitor anesthesia and observe or assist with surgical cases.
- Provide patient care and administer treatments.
- Gain experience in hospital workflow and improve communication skills with the medical team and clients.
What you'll need#
- You must be a 3rd or 4th year student.
- You must be currently enrolled in a veterinary technician program.
- You should be in the clinical portion of your education.
Location & details#
- Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is a paid externship with a $500 stipend available for students in the clinical portion of their education.
About National Veterinary Associates (NVA)
National Veterinary Associates provides veterinary services for pets. The company operates general practice clinics, specialty and emergency care centers, and pet resorts. It also provides equine veterinary care. The organization is based in Austin, Texas and employs over 10,000 people.
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