Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Alexandria, VA
Core
Hands-on externship in veterinary emergency medicine involving patient triage, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care under mentorship.
Role type
Veterinary Technician Student Extern (via careerplan.io/jobs/5710733004-veterinary-technician-student-externship-alexandria-va-at-veterinaryemergencygroupst)
Builds
Emergency veterinary care services for patients and pets
Domain
Veterinary medicine / Emergency care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Triage, diagnostics, anesthesia support, inpatient care, physical stamina (lifting up to 25 kg independently, 40 kg with assistance), working in noisy environments with strong odors
Preferred skills
Empathy, humility, ownership, curiosity
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Shadow and assist with triage, outpatient visits, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care; practice skills per school proficiency checklist; engage in real-time mentoring with credentialed technicians
Seniority
Student