Veterinary Technician Student Externship

Job overview

The Veterinary Technician Student Externship is an onsite, unpaid program at a VEG hospital; the listing is for Denver, CO, and hospital selection depends on availability. Veterinary Emergency Group’s mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most. The externship provides hands-on exposure to emergency veterinary medicine alongside credentialed veterinary technicians. Students observe and assist with clinical activities, practice school-required skills with guidance, and explore emergency-care work.

What you'll do

• Learn from emergency veterinary professionals
• receive real-time mentorship
• shadow and assist with triage, outpatient visits, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care
• and practice skills required by the student’s school proficiency checklist.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary technician student externship

veterinary technology

emergency veterinary medicine

student program

triage

diagnostics

anesthesia

inpatient care

mentorship

denver co

veg

unpaid externship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible externship length based on program requirements, hospital choice based on availability, credentialed technician mentorship, hands-on immersion, and potential future employment opportunities.

Why this role

For students enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology or nursing program, or a program actively seeking accreditation, who need externship hours or skills. The opportunity is unpaid.

About the employer

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.