About the role#
This externship program offers an immersive, hands-on experience in emergency veterinary medicine. You will work directly with our staff to explore the realities of life in an emergency hospital. This program is designed specifically for students currently in veterinary technology or nursing programs who need to complete externship hours or skills requirements. Please note that this is an unpaid position.
What you'll do#
- Pair with a 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 skills required by your school's proficiency checklist under guidance.
- Experience the teamwork and pace that defines emergency care at VEG.
- Learn from emergency veterinary professionals in the business.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology or nursing program, or a program actively seeking accreditation. This program is for students only, not for future veterinarians or veterinary assistants.
- 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 on your own and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
- Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Modality: On-site
- Term: 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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