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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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