Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Cambridge, Ma

Veterinary Emergency Group

Cambridge, MA, United States
Not specified; unpyid externship opportunity
On-site
Currently enrolled in avma-accredited program
Must complete required externship hours
Current rabies vaccination or titer required
This unpaid externship offers a hands-on, immersive experience in emergency veterinary medicine alongside credentialed professionals

Job Summary

  • This unpaid externship offers a hands-on, immersive experience in emergency veterinary medicine alongside credentialed professionals.
  • Participants will engage in real-time mentoring, shadowing tasks like triage, diagnostics, and anesthesia while practicing school-required skills.
  • The program provides flexibility in duration and location, with strong potential for future employment opportunities at VEG hospitals.

Matching Summary

This unpaid externship offers a hands-on, immersive experience in emergency veterinary medicine alongside credentialed professionals.

Salary

Not specified; Unpaid externship opportunity

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Currently enrolled in AVMA-accredited program
  • Must complete required externship hours
  • Current rabies vaccination or titer required
  • Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently
  • Willingness to work in noisy environment

Nice-to-have

  • Empathetic people-centric approach
  • Strong sense of ownership over work
  • Curious nature with insightful questions
  • Humility and team collaboration skills
  • Adaptability to fast-paced ER settings

Key Requirements

  • Enrolled in AVMA-accredited vet tech/nursing program
  • Program requires externship hours or skills completion
  • Start availability within six months of application
  • Current rabies vaccination or titer documentation
  • Physical ability to stand, kneel, and lift heavy loads

Work Rights

Not specified

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