Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Oro Valley, Az
Veterinary Emergency Group
Tucson, United States
Not specified; unpyid externship opportunity
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 mentoring.
The program provides flexibility in duration and location, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and future hiring opportunities for 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; 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 ownership
Curious nature seeking continuous learning
Ability to thrive in fast-paced ER settings
Key Requirements
Enrollment in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology or nursing program
Program must require externship hours or skills completion
Must start program within six months of application
Current rabies vaccination or titer documentation required