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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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