ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
Skills: Emergency Medicine, Client Communication, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Medical Record Keeping
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
Skills: Veterinary Nursing Leadership, Team Management, Scheduling, Payroll Management, Hiring And Onboarding
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
Asheville, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts January 2027, Practicing Veterinarians - Lynnwood, WA
Lynnwood, Washington, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
Skills: Emergency Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Endoscopy, Exotic Animal Care, Client Communication
New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts January 2027, Practicing Veterinarians - San Ramon, CA
San Ramon, California, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
Skills: Emergency Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Endoscopy, Exotic Animal Care, Client Communication
New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts January 2027, Practicing Veterinarians - Henderson, NV
Henderson, Nevada, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
Skills: Emergency Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Endoscopy, Exotic Animal Care, Client Communication
New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts January 2027, Practicing Veterinarians - Folsom, CA
Folsom, California, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
Skills: Emergency Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Endoscopy, Exotic Animal Care, Client Communication
New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts January 2027, Practicing Veterinarians - Torrance, CA
Torrance, California, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
Skills: Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Endoscopy, Exotic Animal Care, Client Communication
New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts January 2027, Practicing Veterinarians
Rogers, Arkansas, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
Skills: Emergency Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Endoscopy, Exotic Animal Care, Client Communication
Emergency Veterinary Nursing Trainer - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States · On-site
Mid level
****This position offers a Sign On Bonus up to $2500**** ABOUT VEG 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 th…
Skills: Emergency Medicine, Clinical Training, Mentoring, Coaching, Curriculum Development
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Brookfield, WI
Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
Skills: Triage, Anesthesia, Critical Care Nursing, IV Placement, CRIs
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part-Time) - Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
Skills: Triage, Anesthesia Monitoring, Critical Care Nursing, IV Placement, Blood Transfusions
Customer Experience Coordinator (Part-Time) - Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
Skills: Customer Service, Practice Management Software, Communication Skills, Multitasking, Emotional Intelligence
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnights) - Manhattan Beach, CA
Manhattan Beach, California, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$56/hr
Mid level
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
Skills: Triage, Anesthesia, Critical Care Nursing, CPR, IV Placement
WHO WE ARE VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with …
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part-Time) - Omaha, NE
Omaha, Nebraska, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
Skills: Triage, Anesthesia Monitoring, Critical Care Nursing, IV Placement, Blood Transfusions
ABOUT VEG 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 ex…
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Internship
postgraduate degree
Mentorship, Financial Assistance (available upon request)
Posted 42d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Work alongside emergency doctors to diagnose emergent conditions and develop treatment plans for pets. Assist with medical records, perform surgeries, and communicate effectively with customers in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
Must be a 3rd or 4th year student at an AVMA accredited veterinary school with personal medical and liability insurance. Requires physical ability to lift up to 40kg with assistance and willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong odors.
Full job description
ABOUT VEG
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®.
THE PROGRAM
VEG’s DVM Externship Program offers veterinary students an intensive, hands-on experience in emergency medicine, working closely with our experienced emergency doctors. And since at VEG we find a way to say YES so you can do the unexpected, as an extern we help you explore everything YOU want to learn about ER so you can grow where you want to go in your career. Throughout this program, you’ll build essential skills in client communication, diagnosing a variety of emergency conditions, creating treatment plans, and collaborating with your team in a fast-paced environment. If you share our passion for ER, we’d love to have you join us, so you can tackle real-world cases and take the first steps on your path in emergency medicine.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Work alongside highly skilled emergency doctors
Collaborate with team in a fun, fast-paced environment
Learn to diagnose a variety of emergent conditions
Develop treatment plans and assist with medical records
Learn to effectively communicate with customers
Scrub into surgeries
WHAT YOU NEED
A 3rd or 4th year student currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited veterinary school
AVMA/PLIT personal liability insurance
Personal medical insurance
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, 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
Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types
WHO YOU ARE
Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team’s’ accomplishments
Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge
HOW WE INVEST IN YOU
Flexibility: Adjust the duration of your externship to your needs and your university’s guidelines:
One day to two weeks for externships that are for experience, not for credit
Two weeks or more for externships that are for credit, with flexibility in duration to meet university requirements.
Location: We’re growing! There are multiple locations to choose from based on hospital availability and your financial means
Mentorship: You’ll be supported by an ER doctor throughout your externship.
Focus/Immersion: You’ll be fully engaged in the fast-paced, hands-on world of emergency medicine.
Future opportunities: We love hiring former externs—if you fall in love with VEG, we’ll be the first to help you find a role when you're ready.
This is an unpaid externship. If finances are a concern, you can indicate your need for financial assistance on the application, and our externship coordinator will follow up to request additional information.
DEI
At VEG, diversity is not just a word—it's a strength that fuels innovation and kindness. Our mission is “Helping people and their pets when they need it most.” And we do that better when our VEGgies (employees) feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. That's why we're devoted to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve—where different perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated.
We are focused on providing equitable opportunities for growth, promoting inclusive decision-making, and ensuring that everyone's perspective is considered. Saying yes to VEG means helping us build a culture where your unique experiences and background contribute to a shared vision: being the world’s veterinary emergency company.
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Helping people and their pets when they need it most.
Industry
Veterinary Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
White Plains, New York
LinkedIn followers
85,277
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 best 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.
Offices: 193 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, New York 10607-1613, US · 123 E Route 59, Nanuet, New York 10954, US · 790 State RT 3, Clifton, New Jersey 07012, US · 2317 Route 22, Union, New Jersey 07083, US · 1215 2nd Ave, New York, New York 10065, US
Emergency & Critical CareEmergency Veterinary Medicine24/7 Emergency Pet Care24/7 Pet HospitalizationBLS and ALS RECOVER CPRSurgical ProceduresWork CultureUltrasoundEndoscopyOxygen Therapy
Helping people and their pets when they need it most.
Industry
Veterinary Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
White Plains, New York
LinkedIn followers
85,277
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 best 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.
Offices: 193 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, New York 10607-1613, US · 123 E Route 59, Nanuet, New York 10954, US · 790 State RT 3, Clifton, New Jersey 07012, US · 2317 Route 22, Union, New Jersey 07083, US · 1215 2nd Ave, New York, New York 10065, US
Emergency & Critical CareEmergency Veterinary Medicine24/7 Emergency Pet Care24/7 Pet HospitalizationBLS and ALS RECOVER CPRSurgical ProceduresWork CultureUltrasoundEndoscopyOxygen Therapy