VCA Aurora Animal hospital is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and provides a wide range of specialty, critical care, and emergency services as well as primary care. Our veterinary services and medical equipment mirror what you would find at a human medical center.
We offer a team approach to veterinary medicine, where emergency veterinarians and board-certified specialists work together to provide the most advanced care possible for every patient utilizing the newest diagnostic equipment and therapeutic techniques.
Our objective is to educate students while maintaining exceptional patient care, communication to our clients, and a support system for referring primary care veterinarians.
VCA Aurora Animal Hospital will work closely with the student's school to ensure that all credit requirements are being met.
During the externship, experienced VTS's, CVT's, boarded specialists, skilled emergency and primary care veterinarians are all involved in educating students. A mentor will be assigned during the student's externship to allow for clear communication, honesty, and one on one training. The externship will include one 15-minute oral presentation of an observed in-hospital case at the conclusion of the externship. This presentation will be given to current employees of VCA Aurora.
Students can expect to gain knowledge of anesthesia, intensive care medicine, triage, and technical skills (blood draws, radiology positioning, IV catheters, epidurals, calculations). Students will spend time in varying services throughout the hospital to obtain a well-rounded experience and to practice as many skills as possible.
VCA Aurora's externship program is for you, if:
- You are currently enrolled in an AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technician program
- You are looking for experience in a specialty, emergency, or primary care canine/feline practice.
- You are hard-working, motivated, responsible, friendly, and enjoy working with others.
Additional Information for Potential Externs
To apply for an externship at VCA Aurora, email our educational program coordinator, [email protected].
Please feel free to email, [email protected] if you have any questions. Our educational program coordinator will reply to emails within 1 week.