Veterinary Technician Student Externship - New Dorp, NY
About The Position
VEG offers a hands-on Veterinary Technician Student Externship Program in emergency medicine, working alongside credentialed emergency veterinary technicians. Externs participate rather than only observe, gaining exposure to patient triage, diagnostics, outpatient visits, anesthesia, and inpatient care while practicing skills required by their school’s proficiency checklist. The experience provides mentorship and an opportunity to explore a future in emergency veterinary medicine. Externs choose the length of the experience based on their program requirements and select a VEG hospital based on availability. This is an unpaid externship opportunity. VEG says it welcomes former externs to explore employment opportunities when they are ready.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology or nursing program, or a program actively seeking accreditation; the program is for students, not future veterinarians or veterinary assistants.
- Enrolled in a course that requires externship hours or skills.
- Able to start the program within six months of application.
- Current rabies vaccination or titer required.
- Able to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor.
- Able to lift up to 25 kg independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
- Willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
- Able to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
Responsibilities
- Learn from emergency veterinary professionals.
- Pair with an emergency credentialed veterinary technician for real-time mentoring and on-the-floor learning.
- Shadow and assist with triage, outpatient visits, diagnostics, anesthesia, inpatient care, and other emergency-care activities.
- Practice skills required by the student’s school proficiency checklist with mentorship and guidance.
- Experience the teamwork, pace, and practices of emergency veterinary care.
Benefits
- Flexible externship length based on program requirements.
- Choice of VEG hospital location based on availability.
- Mentorship from a credentialed veterinary technician.
- Immersive, hands-on experience in emergency medicine.
- Potential to explore future employment with VEG after the externship.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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