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Veterinary Technician Student Externship

St. Peters, Missouri, United States

$50k-$70k / yearest.

internshipinternVeterinary Emergency Services

💼 About This Role

You'll gain hands-on experience in emergency medicine alongside credentialed veterinary technicians at VEG. You'll engage in patient triage, diagnostics, and inpatient care. This externship offers real-time mentoring and the chance to explore emergency veterinary care.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Shadow and assist with patient triage and diagnostics.
  • Practice skills from your school's proficiency checklist.
  • Experience teamwork and pace of emergency care.

📋 Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology or nursing program.
  • Enrolled in a course that requires externship hours or skills.
  • Current rabies vaccination or titer required.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and 40 kg with assistance.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Previous experience in a veterinary setting.
  • Interest in emergency medicine.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🕒 Flexible externship length based on program requirements.
  • 📍 Choice of location among VEG hospitals.
  • 👩‍🏫 Mentorship by a credentialed veterinary technician.
  • 🎓 Immersion in hands-on emergency medicine.

📨 Hiring Process

You choose the length and location of your externship, start within six months of application.

🚩 Heads Up

  • Unpaid externship opportunity.
  • Requires rabies vaccination before start.
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