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Veterinary Technician Extern
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
internshipinternVeterinary Emergency Medicine
💼 About This Role
You'll gain hands-on emergency medicine experience alongside credentialed veterinary technicians at VEG. You'll assist with triage, diagnostics, and inpatient care while building a strong foundation. This immersive externship lets you explore whether ER work is your future.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Learn from emergency veterinary professionals
- Pair with a credentialed technician for real-time mentoring
- Shadow triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, inpatient care
- Practice skills from your school's proficiency checklist
📋 Requirements
- Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
- Course requiring externship hours or skills
- Current rabies vaccination or titer
- Able to lift up to 25 kg and support up to 40 kg
✨ Nice to Have
- Experience with exotic animals
- Completed basic veterinary coursework
- Prior clinic or hospital exposure
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 📅 Flexible externship length
- 📍 Choice of VEG hospital location
- 🧑🏫 One-on-one mentorship
- 🏥 Immersion in emergency medicine
- 🚀 Future hiring opportunities
📨 Hiring Process
Apply online and start within six months; externship length based on program requirements.
🚩 Heads Up
- Unpaid externship with demanding physical requirements
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