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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Des Moines, IA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Posted 15 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
15 days
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
29% of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
high
715 stale, 2 reposted of 1,152 open
Hiring momentum
1618 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG).

About this role

The Veterinary Technician Student Externship at VEG provides hands-on experience in emergency veterinary medicine. Participants will engage in various tasks such as patient triage, diagnostics, and inpatient care while being mentored by credentialed veterinary technicians. This program is designed for students to explore their interest in veterinary emergency care and develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as an employer.

What you need

  • Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology or nursing program, or a program actively seeking accreditation
  • Enrolled in a course that requires externship hours or skills
  • Able to start the program within six months of application
  • Current rabies vaccination or titer required
  • Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor
  • Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and support up to 40 kg with assistance

What you get

  • Flexibility in choosing the length of the externship
  • Location selection based on availability
  • Mentorship from a credentialed veterinary technician
  • Full engagement in emergency medicine
  • Potential future employment opportunities for externs

Worth weighing

  • This is an unpaid externship opportunity
  • The program is only for students, not future veterinarians or veterinary assistants

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