Veterinary Technician Student Externship

About the role#

The Veterinary Technician Student Externship at VEG ER for Pets provides an immersive, hands-on experience in emergency veterinary medicine. Students work directly with credentialed emergency veterinary technicians to gain real-world exposure to the ER environment, build clinical skills, and explore career paths within emergency care.

What you'll do#

• Learn from emergency veterinary professionals through real-time mentoring and on-the-floor instruction.
• Shadow and assist with triage, outpatient visits, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care.
• Practice specific skills required by your school's proficiency checklist.
• Engage in the daily operations of an emergency veterinary hospital.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology or nursing program, or a program actively seeking accreditation.
• Enrollment in a course that requires externship hours or skills.
• Proof of a current rabies vaccination or titer.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, kneel, and work on the floor.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.

Location & details#

• Location: Brooklyn, New York.
• Modality: On-site.
• Term: Rolling.
• Compensation: This is an unpaid externship.