Veterinary Technician/Nurse Student Externship - South Loop, IL

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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) offers an unpaid externship for veterinary technology/nursing students enrolled in AVMA accredited programs, providing hands-on experience in emergency medicine. Students collaborate with credentialed emergency veterinary technicians, focusing on skills like patient vitals, laboratory processing, and patient care. Flexibility in externship length and location is emphasized, with mentorship provided and rabies vaccination required. The program aims to offer a supportive and immersive environment for students seeking real-world emergency medicine experience.


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