Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Henderson, NV

Veterinary Technician Student Externship – Henderson, NV

Location:

Henderson, NV – Join VEG ER for Pets.

VEG was founded in 2014 to provide a better emergency experience for pets and people, and to prepare and support the next generation of veterinary professionals with 24/7 nationwide hospitals. Our culture values mentorship and a customer‑focused experience.

Our Veterinary Technician Student Externship Program offers a hands‑on, immersive experience in emergency medicine alongside credentialed veterinary technicians. The externship is a 6‑12 week program, with duration chosen to fit your school’s credit system.

• Learn from top emergency veterinary professionals.
• Pair up with a credentialed veterinary technician for real‑time mentoring and onိုင် 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 being an ER superhero is the future you want.

• Enrolled in an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology or nursing program, or a program actively seeking accreditation.
• Enrollment in a course that requires externship hours or skills.
• Ability to start the program within six zachte months of application.
• Current rabies vaccination or titer required.
• Physical ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor, and lift up to 25 kg independently (up to 40 kg with assistance).
• Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment with diverse personalities.

• Empathetic, people‑centric, and supportive of colleagues.
• Humble, learns from mistakes, shares credit, and celebrates team accomplishments.
• Owner of your work, pove drives outcomes, and commits to long‑term results.
• Curious, asks insightful questions, and seeks opportunities to grow.

• Flexibility: choose externship length based on program requirements.
• Location:
  
  choose the VEG hospital that works best for you.
• Mentorship: supported by a credentialed veterinary technician throughout the externship.
• Immersion: fully engage in fast‑paced, hands‑on emergency medicine.
• Future opportunities: former externs are given priority for roles at VEG.

This is an unpaid externship opportunity.

VEG is committed to diversity and inclusion. We foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively promote equity, inclusive decision‑making, and ensure diverse perspectives are represented.

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