Veterinary Technician Student Externship - South Loop, IL
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 prides itself on creating a supportive and empowering environment for its employees, known as VEGgies.
The program
VEG offers a Veterinary Technician Student Externship Program designed to provide hands-on, immersive training in emergency medicine. This program pairs students with credentialed emergency veterinary technicians for real-time mentoring and practical experience.
What you'll do
- Learn from experienced emergency veterinary professionals
- Engage in real-time mentoring and on-the-floor learning
- Shadow and assist with various aspects of emergency care including triage, outpatient visits, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care
- Practice skills required by your school's proficiency checklist under guidance
- 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 accountable for outcomes
- Curious and eager to learn and grow
How we invest in you
- You have flexibility in choosing the length of your externship
- You can select the VEG hospital that best fits your needs
- You'll be mentored by a credentialed veterinary technician
- You'll be fully immersed in the fast-paced world of emergency medicine
- We value former externs and may offer future employment opportunities
DEI
At VEG, we believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation and kindness. Our mission is to "Helping people and their pets when they need it most," and we strive to create an inclusive environment where different perspectives are valued and celebrated. We focus on providing equitable opportunities for growth and promoting inclusive decision-making to ensure everyone's voice is heard.