21⟩ Tell me whats best about being a Veterinary Surgeon?
The best part of being a veterinary surgeon is curing sick and injured animals.
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22⟩ Tell me what will you do if you are working for a vet that only allots 15 minutes for routine visits/physical exams?
In this instance, it seems that preparation would be the utmost importance to keep the clinic running smoothly. For example, background information about the visit would be needed to be obtained before hand by receptionists, vaccines prepared before and a quick foot would be needed!
23⟩ Tell me what are some goals you would like to accomplish in the next five years?
I am most looking forward to learning new techniques and being able to expand on my knowledge. This will provide me with the challenges of getting to know new things and being able to remember everything that I have learned.
24⟩ Explain me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done?
Very critical patient, ex-lap earlier that day with a whole bunch of weird in there. Probably cancer, we took biopsies. We werent an overnight clinic and owners didnt want to transfer, and doctor didnt want him to go home. Came in after hours to check in.
25⟩ Explain me a time when you anticipated a problem and took measures to prevent it?
Cat transfer from cage to vet office via cage... Anticipated stress on cat so I used a towel to cover cage and stayed as far away from the dogs as possible. Went slow when removing cat from cage making sure there was no stressful issues near by.
26⟩ Tell me how would you handle an aggressive animal?
I have experience, I love animals, I am fluent in two different languages and I am ready to learn anything that can be learned.
27⟩ Tell me how did you become interested in veterinary medicine?
I would find it enjoyable to assist the vet techs and other staff with unique equipment that I have never had the exposure to use/assist with previously. I would find it interesting to help animals during rehabilitation as well.
28⟩ Tell me what's the most difficult situation you have dealt with in your work experience?
I am very proud of having qualified as a veterinary nurse, and I’m also very proud of my achievements with my music.
29⟩ Tell me how do you handle an unhappy customer?
Growing up I always had cats and dogs. And when I was old enough I started helping my mom out with feeding the dogs and cats, which led to me having my own cat that I cared for and now I just help out when care for our 4 dogs, 2 cats, and our hamster.
30⟩ Tell me what specialized area did you focus on during your studies? Why?
I have had experiences dealing with animals my entire life. When I was young I had every pet imaginable, from guinea pigs to even a pony in my yard. When I was in junior high and high school I volunteered at a wildlife center rehabilitating native California wildlife and educating the public. Six years ago I decided to become involved in veterinary medicine due to my love of animals and strong interest in the medical aspect involved.
31⟩ Tell me what is your long term career goal?
I am looking for a long term employment of about a year to grow professionally for vet school prep.
32⟩ Tell me how Would You Perform This Procedure?
Be prepared to tell how you would perform a urinalysis and dental prophylaxis, along with how you would take images and collect tissue samples. Rehearse talking about each procedure, describing it step by step in a logical manner.
33⟩ Explain me about time you had a conflict with a team member. How did you handle it?
My family has labs and a beagle mix. The beagle mix is my problem child she has a lot of medical issues. We also have standardbreds that are retired. At school I assist in the management of the goat herd where we breed them and assist with kidding procedures.
34⟩ Tell me how do you feel about being asked to perform tasks outside of your job description?
In a way yes. I have uni fees to pay off and such but in my heart not so much. I just want to do it for the animals and for my own sanctification.
35⟩ Tell me how would your co-workers describe you as Veterinary Surgeon?
I have worked with everything from feral cats, to monkeys, and even lions. I have a very wide range of skills I can bring to your organization. I am looking for a starting position in an environment that will allow me to continue to grow and learn in this profession and I feel your practice will really allow me to do that.
36⟩ Tell me how would you handle a situation that could cause you to be late for work?
The most difficult experience that I faced at the Durham Humane Society was viewing how deplorable the conditions were within the small rodent room, and having the employee in charge of that room refuse to let anyone clean in there. I discovered a bug infestation amongst the food, which helped to resolve a major infestation occurring within the shelter.
37⟩ Think of a day when you had many things to do. How did you schedule your time?
Not a problem at all, the busier I am the better I tend to do.
38⟩ Tell me how Do You Think You'll Feel When We're Required to Euthanize an Animal?
This is a difficult part of a vet tech's job, and you can acknowledge that in your response. The interviewer is hoping that you show understanding about the need for such a process and that you will put the needs of the pet and the owners above your own discomfort or emotions. Making sure a pet is comfortable and that you are there for the owners is important.
39⟩ Tell me how do you feel about cleaning up after animals?
Yes I am. I am very curious about it but I think in the Vet field that we do research everyday just not as much as an actual researcher.
40⟩ Tell me when can a newly qualified Veterinary Surgeon start working?
After your 5 year degree. In your sixth and final year. You get to use everything you've learned. You will be closely supervised, but you are responsible for your own cases and have to diagnose them. Once the sixth year is completed you can apply for veterinary surgeon jobs anywhere.
