Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Santa Clarita, CA
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Santa Clarita, CA
•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, engage in patient care, ask questions, and explore their passion for 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. VEG is a Great Place to Work® certified company.
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 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 individuals.
Nice To Haves
- Empathetic and people-centric approach.
- Sense of humility, acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and lifting up team accomplishments.
- Strong sense of ownership and commitment to achieving impactful results.
- Curious by nature, asking insightful questions and seeking opportunities to learn and grow.
Responsibilities
- Learn from experienced emergency veterinary professionals.
- Receive real-time mentoring and on-the-floor learning from a paired credentialed veterinary technician.
- Shadow and assist with triage, outpatient visits, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care.
- Practice skills required by school proficiency checklists with guidance.
- Experience the teamwork, pace, and dedication of emergency care at VEG.
- Explore a career in emergency 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 immersion in the fast-paced, hands-on world of emergency medicine.
- Potential future employment opportunities with VEG.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
