Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Grand Prairie, Tx

Veterinary Emergency Group

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
Not specified; unpyid externship opportunity
On-site
Currently enrolled in avma-accredited program
Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently
Current rabies vaccination or titer required
This unpaid externship offers a hands-on, immersive experience in emergency veterinary medicine alongside credentialed technicians

Job Summary

  • This unpaid externship offers a hands-on, immersive experience in emergency veterinary medicine alongside credentialed technicians.
  • Participants will shadow and assist with triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care while receiving real-time mentorship.
  • VEG provides flexibility in choosing the length of the externship and the specific hospital location based on availability.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Not specified; Unpaid externship opportunity

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Empathetic people-centric approach
  • Strong sense of ownership over work
  • Curious nature with insightful questions
  • Teamwork in fast-paced environment
  • Humility and sharing credit with others

Key Requirements

  • Enrolled in AVMA-accredited vet tech or nursing program
  • Must be currently enrolled in a course requiring externship hours
  • Able to start program within six months of application
  • Current rabies vaccination or titer documentation required

Work Rights

Not specified

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