Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Alexandria, Va

Veterinary Emergency Group

Alexandria, Virginia, 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 in emergency veterinary medicine alongside credentialed technicians

Job Summary

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

Matching Summary

VEG offers a hands-on, immersive externship experience 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
  • Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently
  • Willingness to work in noisy environment

Nice-to-have

  • Empathetic people-centric approach
  • Strong sense of ownership over work
  • Curious nature with insightful questions
  • Humility and team collaboration skills
  • Adaptability to fast-paced environments

Key Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled in AVMA-accredited vet tech program
  • Program must require externship hours or skills
  • Start availability within six months of application
  • Current rabies vaccination or titer documentation
  • Physical ability to stand prolonged hours and lift heavy loads

Work Rights

Not specified

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