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Veterinary Technician Student Extern
Chapel Hill, NC
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💼 About This Role
You'll engage in a hands-on externship at Veterinary Emergency Group, learning from credentialed emergency veterinary technicians in a fast-paced ER environment. You'll assist with triage, diagnostics, and inpatient care to explore emergency medicine as a career path.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Shadow and assist with triage and outpatient visits
- Participate in diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care
- Practice skills from your school's proficiency checklist
- Experience teamwork and pace of emergency care
📋 Requirements
- Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology or nursing program
- Enrolled in a course requiring externship hours or skills
- Current rabies vaccination or titer
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg on your own and 40 kg with assistance
✨ Nice to Have
- Experience in a fast-paced veterinary environment
- Interest in emergency medicine
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 🗓️ Flexible externship length based on program requirements
- 📍 Choice of VEG hospital location
- 👩⚕️ One-on-one mentorship from a credentialed veterinary technician
- 💼 Future hiring opportunities for former externs
🚩 Heads Up
- Unpaid externship
- Physically demanding (lift up to 25 kg)
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