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Job Description

Location:

Alpine Animal Hospital PC
17776 Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623

Primary Contact: Cheryl Streater, Hospital Manager
Phone: (970) 963-2371
Email: [email protected]


Overview

Alpine Animal Hospital is a progressive, small animal veterinary practice located in the beautiful Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado. Established in 1970, our hospital transitioned in 2018 from a mixed-animal practice to two distinct entities: Alpine Animal Hospital, focusing on companion animals, and Alpine Equine Hospital, specializing in equine and large animal care.

We proudly offer a Veterinary Technician Externship Program designed to immerse students in hands-on clinical experience. Students can choose to focus exclusively on small animals, large animals, or participate in a shared-track externship that offers exposure to both disciplines.


Small Animal Team (Alpine Animal Hospital):

  • 3 Staff Veterinarians
  • 4 Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs)
  • 2 Veterinary Technician Assistants
  • 2 Administrative Staff

Large Animal Team (Alpine Equine Hospital):

  • 2 Staff Veterinarians
  • 3 Technicians

Our Facilities

  • 10,400 sq. ft. facility built in 2010
  • 5 dedicated exam rooms for small animals
  • Separate canine, feline, and isolation wards
  • Full in-house laboratory and diagnostic suite
  • Surgical and dental suites for routine, emergency, and specialty procedures
  • Advanced imaging and treatment tools: digital radiography, ultrasonography, focused shockwave therapy, endoscopy, and therapeutic laser
  • Equine medical, reproductive, and surgical facility with 4 heated stalls and treatment areas
  • 2 fully equipped ambulatory vehicles

Externship Focus

This externship is designed as an educational experience. Areas of training may include:

  • Dentistry
  • Radiology
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Fluid Therapy
  • General Medicine
  • Ultrasonography
  • Surgery Assistance
  • Pain Management
  • Client Communication & Education
  • Practice Management
  • Technical Nursing Skills
  • Team Collaboration

Application Requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of interest describing your goals and motivation for applying
  • 3 letters of recommendation addressing work ethic, skillset, and personality

Application Deadline: Open
Term Length: Flexible, based on student availability and program requirements
Compensation: This is a volunteer (unpaid) educational opportunity
Housing: Not provided


Extern Responsibilities

  • Shadowing and assisting CVTs and DVMs in clinical tasks
  • Radiology and dental assistance
  • Support for in-clinic medicine, surgery, and reproduction
  • Assisting on ambulatory calls
  • Participating in client education programs
  • Emergency care observation and assistance as appropriate

Externs are supervised based on their experience and the complexity of the cases, always under the guidance of a licensed veterinarian or certified technician. Exposure to emergency cases and overnight care may vary with the season.


If you're a veterinary technician student eager to learn in a collaborative, supportive environment while surrounded by the natural beauty of Colorado, we welcome your application!

Serving the pets of Carbondale since 1970.

At Alpine Animal Hospital, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are.