Veterinary Technician Student Externship

About the role#

The Veterinary Technician Student Externship at VEG provides a hands-on, immersive experience in emergency medicine. This program is designed to help students build a strong foundation in emergency care while working alongside credentialed veterinary technicians. This is an unpaid externship opportunity.

What you'll do#

• Learn from emergency veterinary professionals through real-time mentoring and on-the-floor training.
• Shadow and assist with triage, outpatient visits, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care.
• Practice specific skills required by your school's proficiency checklist under professional guidance.
• Experience the teamwork and pace of an emergency veterinary environment.

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.
• Current rabies vaccination or titer.
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor.
• Physical 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 enrollment.