About the job
About Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
Founded in 2014, VEG is dedicated to providing exceptional emergency care for pets, striving to enhance the veterinary experience for both animals and their owners. Our commitment to innovation and compassion has led to rapid growth, with 24/7 facilities across the nation designed to deliver a superior emergency experience for pets and their families, as well as a fulfilling workplace for our dedicated team members, affectionately known as VEGgies.
At VEG, we empower aspiring veterinary professionals to pursue their dreams in emergency medicine. Our modern, open-concept hospitals allow staff to engage directly with emergency cases of all types, including exotic animals. We emphasize a customer-centric approach that ensures both pets and their owners receive the care they deserve.
We are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.
The Externship Program
Our Veterinary Technician Student Externship Program is designed to cultivate the next generation of veterinary technicians through a hands-on, immersive experience in emergency medicine. Here, you won’t just watch—you will actively participate. Engage in the action, ask questions, learn new techniques, and discover all aspects of emergency veterinary care. From patient triage to diagnostics and inpatient care, you will gain invaluable insights into the fast-paced world of emergency medicine, helping you determine if this is the career path you wish to pursue. This is your opportunity to lay a strong foundation, gain inspiration, and contribute to a larger mission.
Your Responsibilities
- Learn from leading emergency veterinary professionals.
- Collaborate with experienced, credentialed veterinary technicians for real-time mentoring and hands-on learning.
- Shadow and assist with triage, outpatient visits, diagnostics, anesthesia, inpatient care, and more.
- Practice skills according to your school's proficiency checklist with guidance from our experts.
- Experience the teamwork, pace, and compassion that defines emergency care at VEG.
- Explore whether becoming an ER superhero is your next career step.

