Veterinary Technician Student Externship - Overland Park, KS

Currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology or nursing program, or a program actively seeking accreditation; this program is only for students, not future veterinarians or veterinary assistants

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 as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance

Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors

Learn from the top emergency veterinary professionals in the business.

Pair up with an emergency credentialed veterinary technician for real-time mentoring and on-the-floor learning

Shadow and assist with triage, outpatient visits, diagnostics, anesthesia, inpatient care, and more

Practice skills required by your school’s proficiency checklist with mentorship and guidance

Experience the teamwork, pace, and heart that defines emergency care at VEG

Explore whether or not being an ER superhero is what you want to do next

In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and created a better emergency experience—not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here—our VEGgies!

At VEG we find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine. This means transforming how ER works, from our open-concept hospitals, where you can handle emergency cases of every kind (even exotics!) to our immersive, customer-focused experience, which helps us give people and their pets the care they deserve.

This also means saying yes to creating the greatest experience possible for our VEGgies. Yes to working in an environment where you can find your place and feel valued for the amazing work you do. Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career. And yes to making an impact here in ways you never thought possible.

VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.