About the role#
The Veterinary Technician Student Externship offers a hands-on experience in emergency medicine. You will work alongside credentialed emergency veterinary technicians to gain exposure to the realities of ER care. This program is designed for students who want to build a foundation in emergency medicine and explore the field.
What you'll do#
- Pair up with an emergency credentialed veterinary technician for real-time mentoring and on-the-floor learning.
- Shadow and assist with triage, outpatient visits, and diagnostics.
- Practice skills required by your school proficiency checklists.
- Engage in inpatient care under supervision.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology or nursing program.
- Enrollment in a course that requires externship hours or skills.
- Ability to start the program within six months of application.
- Current rabies vaccination or titer.
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg on your own and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
Location & details#
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is an unpaid, full-time externship.
- The program term is rolling.
About VEG ER for Pets
VEG ER for Pets operates a network of emergency veterinary hospitals. The company provides 24/7 care for pets across multiple locations in the United States. Its hospitals feature an open-concept design and offer services ranging from surgical procedures to in-house diagnostics. Based in White Plains, New York, the organization employs over 3,700 people.
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