Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Peabody, MA

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 hospitals across the country, enhancing both the care provided to pets and their owners and the workplace environment for its employees, known as VEGgies.

The program

VEG provides a hands-on, immersive Veterinary Technician Student Externship Program in emergency medicine. This program pairs students with credentialed emergency veterinary technicians for real-time mentoring and on-the-floor learning, covering various aspects of emergency care including patient 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
• Gain exposure to the fast-paced, hands-on world of emergency medicine
• 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
• Having a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and lifting up team accomplishments
• Felt ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
• Curious by nature; asking insightful questions and continuously seeking out opportunities to learn and grow

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

DEI

At VEG, diversity is not just a word—it's a strength that fuels innovation and kindness. Our mission is "Helping people and their pets when they need it most," and we do that better when our VEGgies (employees) feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We are focused on creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve—where different perspectives are welcomed and celebrated. We provide equitable opportunities for growth, promote inclusive decision-making, and ensure that everyone's perspective is considered.