Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Palm Desert, Ca

Veterinary Emergency Group

Palm Desert, California, United States
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 in emergency medicine alongside credentialed veterinary technicians

Job Summary

  • VEG offers a hands-on, immersive externship experience in emergency medicine alongside credentialed veterinary technicians.
  • Participants will engage in triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care while receiving real-time mentoring.
  • The program provides flexibility in duration and location with a focus on mentorship and future hiring opportunities.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

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
  • Ability to lift up to 25 kg alone
  • Willingness to work in noisy environment

Nice-to-have

  • Empathetic people-centric approach
  • Sense of humility and team support
  • Strong sense of ownership over work
  • Curious nature seeking continuous learning

Key Requirements

  • Enrollment in AVMA-accredited vet tech or nursing program
  • Program requires externship hours or skills
  • Start within six months of application
  • Current rabies vaccination or titer
  • Physical ability to lift 25kg and support 40kg

Work Rights

Not specified

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