Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Falls Church, Va

Veterinary Emergency Group

Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Not specified; unpyid externship opportunity
On-site
Currently enrolled in avma-accredited veterinary technology program
Enrolled in course requiring externship hours or skills
Able to lift up to 25 kg independently and support 40 kg with assistance
VEG offers a hands-on, immersive externship experience in emergency medicine alongside credentialed technicians

Job Summary

  • VEG offers a hands-on, immersive externship experience in emergency medicine alongside credentialed technicians.
  • Externs will engage in triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care rather than just observing.
  • The program provides mentorship from top emergency veterinary professionals and flexibility in choosing the hospital location.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Not specified; Unpaid externship opportunity

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Currently enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
  • Enrolled in course requiring externship hours or skills
  • Able to lift up to 25 kg independently and support 40 kg with assistance
  • Current rabies vaccination or titer required
  • Willing to work in noisy environment with strong odors

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited vet tech or nursing program
  • Program must require externship hours or skills for enrollment
  • Ability to start within six months of application
  • Current rabies vaccination or titer documentation required

Work Rights

Not specified

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