Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Torrance, Ca
Veterinary Emergency Group
Torrance, CA, United States
Not specified; unpyid externship opportunity
On-site
Currently enrolled in avma accredited 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; Unpaid externship opportunity
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Currently enrolled in AVMA accredited program
Enrolled in course requiring externship hours
Current rabies vaccination or titer required
Able to lift up to 25 kg independently
Willing 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 AVMA-accredited vet tech program
Program must require externship hours or skills
Must start within six months of application
Current rabies vaccination or titer required
Physical ability to stand, kneel, and lift heavy animals