Veterinary Technician Student Extern At — VCA Animal Specialty Group - Los Angeles

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Opportunity Summary 

We are dedicated to offering high-quality veterinary care and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. We believe that being the first to host your senior students would not only provide them with valuable hands-on experience but also enrich our team with fresh perspectives and enthusiasm. VCA Animal Specialty Group is a 24-hours specialty and emergency hospital. We pride ourselves on being the premiere teaching hospital in Southern California for new RVTs and doctor. We are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including MRI, CT, EMG, telemetry, electrochemotherapy, and much more. We are staffed with a team of highly experienced board-certified veterinarians, staff doctors, and credentialed technicians who are passionate about mentoring and cultivating the next generation of veterinary professionals. We offer a wide range of services, including Emergency, Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Internal Medicine and Cardiology.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Our goal at VCA Animal Specialty Group is to ensure that incoming students gain comprehensive exposure to our various specialties as well as emergency, and they continue their growth in the veterinary industry. Meriad of new skills include: Intravenous catheter placement, usage of a doppler and its importance, anesthesia (critical and stable) (soft tissue and orthopedic), proper radiograpghs, in house lab analysis, intubation, just to name a few

Opportunity Training 

restraint, IVC placement, venipuncture, proper aseptic technique. monitor anesthesia, fundimentals of surgery, intubation, patient care

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

N/A

Compensation Details 
TypeFrequencyAmountExplanationShow to students?
Hourly Paybi-weeklyYes
Program 
Internship
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
200hours per placement
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
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