Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Willow Grove, PA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Upper Moreland Township, PA

3d•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 from triage to inpatient treatment, and explore a career in emergency veterinary medicine. VEG aims to foster growth and learning in a supportive, fast-paced environment, with opportunities for future employment for successful externs. This is an unpaid externship opportunity.

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