Veterinary Technician Student Externship - New Dorp, NY
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · NY, US
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About the Role
Our Veterinary Technician Student Externship Program offers a hands-on, immersive experience in emergency medicine alongside our credentialed emergency veterinary technicians. You won’t just observe—you’ll engage. You’ll get close to the action, ask questions, try new techniques, and explore everything that excites you about life in the ER. This is your chance to build a strong foundation, get inspired, and be a part of something bigger.
Responsibilities
- Learn from the top emergency veterinary professionals in the business.
- Pair up with an emergency credentialed veterinary technician for real-time mentoring and on-the-floor learning.
- Shadow and assist with triage, outpatient visits, diagnostics, anesthesia, inpatient care, and more.
- Practice skills required by your school’s proficiency checklist with mentorship and guidance.
- Experience the teamwork, pace, and heart that defines emergency care at VEG.
- Explore whether or not being an ER superhero is what you want to do next.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology or nursing program, or a program actively seeking accreditation.
- Enrolled in a course that requires externship hours or skills.
- Able to start the program within six months of application.
- Current rabies vaccination or titer required.
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor.
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance.
- Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
- Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types.
Skills
- Patient triage
- Diagnostics
- Inpatient care
- Anesthesia
Location
- Nationwide
Work Type
- Externship
- Unpaid
Experience Level
- Student
Education Level
- AVMA-accredited veterinary technology or nursing program
Salary/Compensations
- Unpaid externship opportunity
Benefits
- Flexibility in externship length
- Choice of VEG hospital location
- Mentorship from a credentialed veterinary technician
- Fully engaged, fast-paced, hands-on experience
- Future employment opportunities
About the Company
- VEG was founded in 2014 with a mission to help people and their pets during emergencies.
- VEG operates 24/7 hospitals nationwide, offering a better emergency experience.
- VEG provides unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship.
- VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.
Equal Opportunity
- VEG is devoted to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
- VEG focuses on providing equitable opportunities for growth, promoting inclusive decision-making, and ensuring that everyone's perspective is considered.