Veterinary Technician Externship

  • Intern

Company Description

Indy Paws Veterinary Hospital is a family-oriented veterinary practice on the East side of downtown Indianapolis. After acquiring the practice in December 2017 after 10 years under the previous owner, Dr. Kiersten Wiley has worked to expand the practice's offerings and improve quality of care. 

About Indy Paws:

  • Busy general practice that sees a varied caseload daily
    • Appointments from 8:15 am to 5:45 pm Monday-Friday and 8am-11:30am Saturdays
    • Several local emergency clinics nearby, requiring no after-hours/on-call
    • Alliance partnership with nearby hospitals, allowing for referrals for advanced diagnostic procedures and collaboration in complicated cases
  • Small staff that are eager to learn
  • Renovation of half to the clinic in early 2018, adding a sterile surgical suite (with CO2 laser), treatment/prep area, dog ward with separate cat area with updated break and laundry room
    • Plans to continue updating the building in upcoming years!
  • Practice best medicine utilizing our full Abaxis in-house laboratory; Antech send-out laboratory; Digital Radiology, Ultrasound (with real-time training built-in), and fully stocked pharmacy
  • eVet cloud-based practice management and online pharmacy with Vets First Choice

Indianapolis is a bustling city known for the famous Indianapolis 500 car race! Indy Paws Veterinary Hospital close proximity to downtown allows for easy commute to many great suburbs. There are numerous great public and private schools and local parks, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include hiking or exercising on the 18-mile long Monon Trail, fishing or watersports on the local lakes, or shopping at the many unique shops. We also have a growing foodie and brewery scene! Indianapolis is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance. 

To learn more about us click here.

Job Description

We’re looking for:

  • Active Veterinary Technician Students
  • Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator
  • Students looking to enhance their education through real world experiences

Qualifications

  • Must be in an active Veterinary Technician Program from an AVMA Accredited Institution. 

Additional Information

We offer our Veterinary Student Externs:

  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Paid Externship Hours/Stipend Available for Technician Students
  • Future Employment Opportunity Preferences
  • Peer Coaching – DVM’s and other experienced Technicians
  • 1:1 Mentorship and Guidance 

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin