Veterinary Technician Student Externship - West Nashville, Tn
Veterinary Emergency Group
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Not specified; this is an unpyid externship opport...
On-site
Currently enrolled in avma-accredited vet tech program
Enrolled in course requiring externship hours
Current rabies vaccination or titer required
VEG offers a hands-on, immersive externship experience where students engage directly in emergency veterinary medicine alongside credentialed technicians
Job Summary
VEG offers a hands-on, immersive externship experience where students engage directly in emergency veterinary medicine alongside credentialed technicians.
Participants will shadow and assist with critical tasks including patient triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care while receiving real-time mentorship.
The program provides flexibility in duration and location, with a strong emphasis on future hiring opportunities for successful former externs.
Matching Summary
VEG offers a hands-on, immersive externship experience where students engage directly in emergency veterinary medicine alongside credentialed technicians.
Salary
Not specified; This is an unpaid externship opportunity.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Currently enrolled in AVMA-accredited vet tech program
Enrolled in course requiring externship hours
Current rabies vaccination or titer required
Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently
Willingness to work in noisy environment with odors
Nice-to-have
Empathetic people-centric approach
Sense of humility and team focus
Strong sense of ownership over work
Curious nature seeking continuous learning
Ability to thrive in fast-paced settings
Key Requirements
Must be currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology or nursing program
Program is exclusively for students, not veterinarians or veterinary assistants
Must be able to start the program within six months of application
Must possess current rabies vaccination or valid titer results