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Veterinary Technician Student Externship

Costa Mesa, California, United States
internshipinternVeterinary Emergency Medicine

💼 About This Role

You'll gain hands-on experience in emergency veterinary medicine at a leading ER hospital, working alongside credentialed technicians. You'll engage in real patient care from triage to inpatient treatment, building a strong foundation for your career. This unpaid externship offers flexibility in length and location.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Shadow and assist with patient triage and outpatient visits
  • Participate in diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care
  • Practice skills from school's proficiency checklist with mentorship
  • Experience teamwork and pace of emergency care

📋 Requirements

  • Enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology or nursing program
  • Course requires externship hours or skills
  • Current rabies vaccination or titer
  • Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own

✨ Nice to Have

  • Curious and eager to learn
  • Empathetic and people-centric approach

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🗓️ Flexible scheduling based on program requirements
  • 📍 Choice of hospital location (subject to availability)
  • 👩‍🏫 One-on-one mentorship from a credentialed technician
  • 🏥 Immersive hands-on experience in emergency medicine
  • 🚀 Future hiring opportunities as a former extern

🚩 Heads Up

  • Unpaid externship with no mention of stipend or compensation
  • Requires rabies vaccination and physical demands without pay
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