Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Boulder, CO
About the role
VEG was founded in 2014 with a mission to improve the emergency veterinary experience. Since then, VEG has grown to offer 24/7, 365-day-a-year emergency services across multiple locations. The company values its employees, known internally as VEGgies, offering a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
The program
VEG provides a Veterinary Technician Student Externship Program to help future veterinary technicians gain hands-on experience in emergency medicine. This program includes shadowing and assisting with various aspects of emergency care, such as triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care.
What you'll do
- Learn from experienced emergency veterinary professionals
- Engage in real-time mentoring and on-the-floor learning
- Practice skills required by your school's proficiency checklist
- Gain exposure to the fast-paced, collaborative nature of emergency medicine
- Explore whether emergency medicine aligns with your career aspirations
Who you are
- Empathetic and people-centric
- Humble and collaborative
- Curious and eager to learn
How we invest in you
- Flexibility in choosing the length of your externship
- Location choice based on availability
- Mentorship from credentialed veterinary technicians
- Full immersion in emergency medicine
- Opportunities for future roles within VEG
DEI
At VEG, we believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation and kindness. We strive to create an inclusive environment where different perspectives are valued and celebrated. Our mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most, and we achieve this by fostering a culture that reflects the diverse communities we serve.