Veterinary Technician Student Externship - South Loop, Il

Veterinary Emergency Group

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Unpyid externship opportunity
On-site
Currently enrolled in avma accredited program
Able to lift up to 25 kg independently
Willing to work in noisy environment with odors
This unpaid externship offers a hands-on, immersive experience in emergency veterinary medicine alongside credentialed technicians

Job Summary

  • This unpaid externship offers a hands-on, immersive experience in emergency veterinary medicine alongside credentialed technicians.
  • Participants will shadow and assist with triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care while receiving real-time mentoring.
  • VEG provides flexibility in choosing the length and location of the externship based on program requirements.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Unpaid externship opportunity

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Currently enrolled in AVMA accredited program
  • Able to lift up to 25 kg independently
  • Willing to work in noisy environment with odors
  • Current rabies vaccination or titer required
  • Ability to stand for prolonged hours

Nice-to-have

  • Empathetic people-centric approach
  • Curious by nature seeking growth
  • Strong sense of ownership over work
  • Humility and team collaboration skills
  • Fast-paced environment adaptability

Key Requirements

  • Enrolled in AVMA-accredited vet tech or nursing program
  • Course requiring externship hours or skills
  • Start within six months of application
  • Current rabies vaccination or titer
  • Physical ability to lift 25kg alone and support 40kg with assistance

Work Rights

Not specified

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