Credentialed Veterinary Technician, Veterinary AssistantAt — VCA Central Animal Hospital

Opportunity Summary 

This opportunity will lead to the extern obtaining necessary skills needed to perform as a RVT or VA. We also use the opportunity to potentially hire an extern as a fulltime or relief/casual employee once the program is completed.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Animal handling and restraint as well has other skills necessary to complete their program.

Opportunity Training 

We will provide training and practice skills required by the program the student is in.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Onsite MSDS data is available, students are required to wear closed toe, non-slip shoes. No large or hanging jewelry should be worn while handling animals.

Compensation Details 
TypeFrequencyAmountExplanationShow to students?
Hourly Paybi-weeklyNo
Opportunity Application Instructions 

students need to go to the vca.com/careers site to apply for an externship

Program 
Internship
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
United States
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
Yes
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing