Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Oak Brook, IL

About the program

VET offers a Veterinary Technician Student Externship Program designed to provide hands-on, immersive experience in emergency medicine. The program includes pairing with a credentialed emergency veterinary technician for real-time mentoring and on-the-floor learning. Participants will engage in various aspects of emergency care including triage, outpatient visits, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care.

What you'll do

• Learn from top emergency veterinary professionals
• 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

Who you are

• Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
• Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team's' accomplishments
• Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
• Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge

How we invest in you

• You choose the length of your externship based on your program requirements
• You pick the VEG hospital that works best for you (based on availability)
• You'll be supported by a credentialed veterinary technician throughout your externship
• You'll be fully engaged in the fast-paced, hands-on world of emergency medicine
• We love hiring former externs! If you fall in love with VEG, we'll be the first to help you find a role when you're ready

DEI

VET is committed to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve—where different perspectives are welcomed and celebrated. We focus on providing equitable opportunities for growth, promoting inclusive decision-making, and ensuring that everyone's perspective is considered. Our mission is "Helping people and their pets when they need it most," and we believe that bringing together diverse experiences and backgrounds contributes to a shared vision: being the world's veterinary emergency company.