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Internship Information

Veterinary Assisting Contract
Veterinary Assisting Internship Paperwork
Veterinary Internship Hours Log

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Internships

Where can I intern?

  • You must intern at an animal hospital. This cannot be the SPCA, kennel/daycare, or shelter.

How do I go about getting an internship? 

  • Make a list of 10 offices that are convenient to your home location.
  • Go into the office IN PERSON. Do not call or have your parent call.
  • Bring a resume and letter from Tech High Veterinary.

How many hours do I need? 

  • All students need 250 hours and all skills completed.
  • They must be signed off by a CVT or DVM.

When should I start? 

  • We recommend you begin interning the summer going into your sophomore year.

Why do I need to do an internship? 

  • As a student of Tech High’s Veterinary program, it is a goal for all students to receive their veterinary assisting certification. In order for students to receive their certification they must pass all 5 levels, complete 250 hours and skills at an animal hospital internship, and pass the certified veterinary assisting certification exam.