About the role#
This externship program provides hands-on experience in emergency medicine for students currently pursuing a career as a veterinary technician. You will work directly with credentialed veterinary technicians to gain exposure to the realities of emergency care. This role is designed to help you build a foundation of skills and decide if emergency medicine is the right path for your future career.
What you'll do#
- Pair with an emergency credentialed veterinary technician for real-time mentoring and on-the-floor learning.
- Shadow and assist with triage, outpatient visits, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care.
- Practice specific skills required by your school proficiency checklist under professional guidance.
- Experience the teamwork and pace of an emergency 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.
- Ability to start the program within six months of your application date.
- Proof of a current rabies vaccination or titer.
- Ability to stand for long periods, kneel, and work on the floor.
- Physical ability to lift up to 25 kg independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
- Comfort working in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
- Ability to work well with people from all backgrounds and different personality types.
Location & details#
- Location: Princeton, New Jersey.
- This is an unpaid, on-site, full-time externship.
- Terms are rolling based on program availability.
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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