About the job
ABOUT VETERINARY EMERGENCY GROUP (VEG)
Founded in 2014, Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is driven by a commitment to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners during critical moments. Our mission involves revolutionizing the emergency room experience, and we've rapidly expanded to establish hospitals across the nation that operate 24/7, 365 days a year. Our focus is not just on delivering outstanding care to pets but also ensuring a rewarding work environment for our staff—our VEGgies!
At VEG, we empower you to pursue the career path you desire in veterinary emergency medicine. Our innovative, open-concept hospitals allow you to handle a wide variety of emergency cases, including exotics, while fostering a customer-centric approach that ensures the best possible care for all.
We pride ourselves on creating an unparalleled experience for our VEGgies, making it a place where you can feel valued and find your niche. With abundant opportunities for learning and mentorship, you'll be supported in your career growth and have the chance to make a meaningful impact.
VEG is proudly recognized as a certified Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.
THE EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Our Veterinary Technician Student Externship Program is designed to help aspiring veterinary technicians unlock their potential. This hands-on, immersive experience in emergency medicine allows you to work closely with our credentialed emergency veterinary technicians.
You'll dive into the action rather than just observing. This is your opportunity to ask questions, practice new techniques, and discover the excitement of working in an emergency room. From patient triage to diagnostics and inpatient care, you will gain invaluable exposure to the realities of emergency medicine and assess whether this path is right for you. This externship is your chance to establish a solid foundation, ignite your passion, and become part of something larger.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Learn from leading emergency veterinary professionals.
- Work alongside a credentialed veterinary technician for hands-on mentoring.
- Shadow and assist with various tasks including triage, outpatient visits, diagnostics, anesthesia, and inpatient care.
- Practice skills outlined in your school’s proficiency checklist under expert guidance.
- Experience the collaborative spirit and fast-paced atmosphere that characterizes emergency care at VEG.
- Evaluate if becoming an ER superhero is your desired career path.

