Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Columbia, Md

Veterinary Emergency Group

Elkridge, Maryland, United States
Unpyid externship opportunity
On-site
Currently enrolled in avma-accredited veterinary 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 medicine alongside credentialed technicians

Job Summary

  • VEG offers a hands-on, immersive externship experience where students engage directly in emergency 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 future hiring opportunities for successful former externs.

Matching Summary

VEG offers a hands-on, immersive externship experience where students engage directly in emergency medicine alongside credentialed technicians.

Salary

Unpaid externship opportunity

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Currently enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary 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 work in fast-paced environment

Key Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited vet tech program
  • Program must require externship hours or skills
  • Must start within six months of application
  • Must have current rabies vaccination or titer
  • Physical ability to stand, kneel, and lift heavy animals

Work Rights

Not specified

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