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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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