Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Des Moines, IA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Des Moines, IA

66d•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is offering a Veterinary Technician Student Externship Program designed to provide a hands-on, immersive experience in emergency medicine. Externs will work alongside credentialed emergency veterinary technicians, engaging directly with patient care from triage to inpatient treatment. This program aims to build a strong foundation, inspire future veterinary technicians, and allow students to explore a career in emergency veterinary medicine.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology or nursing program, or a program actively seeking accreditation.
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.
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor.
Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with diverse people.
Empathetic and people-centric approach.
Sense of humility, acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and lifting up team accomplishments.
Strong sense of ownership over work, taking responsibility for outcomes.
Curious by nature, asking insightful questions and seeking opportunities to learn.

Responsibilities

Learn from emergency veterinary professionals.
Receive real-time mentoring and on-the-floor learning from a paired emergency credentialed veterinary technician.
Shadow and assist with triage, outpatient visits, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care.
Practice skills required by school proficiency checklists with mentorship.
Experience the teamwork, pace, and dedication of emergency care at VEG.
Explore a career in emergency veterinary medicine.