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 reality of emergency care. This program is designed for students to build a foundation of skills and explore their interest in the field.
What you'll do#
- Learn from emergency veterinary professionals.
- 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 with guidance.
- Experience the teamwork and pace of emergency care at VEG.
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 and is 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.
- 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: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid externship.
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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