Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Pittsburgh, PA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Pittsburgh, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

VEG is offering a Veterinary Technician Student Externship Program designed to provide a hands-on, immersive experience in emergency medicine. This program allows students to work alongside credentialed emergency veterinary technicians, gaining exposure to various aspects of emergency care. Participants will engage in learning, ask questions, try new techniques, and explore their interests in emergency veterinary medicine. The externship aims to build a strong foundation, inspire students, and offer a glimpse into the fast-paced world of ER veterinary care.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology or nursing program, or a program actively seeking accreditation.
• Program 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 independently 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.

Nice To Haves

• Empathetic, people-centric approach.
• Sense of humility, acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and lifting up team accomplishments.
• Strong sense of ownership, taking responsibility for outcomes and commitment to impactful results.
• Curious by nature, asking insightful questions and seeking opportunities to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Learn from emergency veterinary professionals.
• Pair up with an emergency credentialed veterinary technician for mentoring and learning.
• Shadow and assist with triage, outpatient visits, diagnostics, anesthesia, inpatient care, and more.
• Practice skills required by school proficiency checklists with mentorship.
• Experience the teamwork, pace, and heart of emergency care at VEG.
• Explore a career in ER veterinary medicine.

Benefits

• Flexibility in externship length based on program requirements.
• Choice of VEG hospital location (based on availability).
• Mentorship from a credentialed veterinary technician.
• Full engagement in fast-paced, hands-on emergency medicine.
• Potential future employment opportunities if externs are a good fit.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree