Blog 18: Fourth Interview Preparation

1. How can a veterinarian help their staff prepare for emergency situations?
2. How do you feel about euthanasia?
3. What is some advice you can give to someone looking to go into this field?
4. Why is communication important between the veterinarian and veterinary technician?
5. What is needed to run a successful veterinary practice?
6. When can you decide if euthanasia is necessary?
7. What is the first thing to do when a sick animal is brought in?
8. How many years of experience is needed to feel comfortable and really know what to do in emergency situations?
9. What is the first thing to do when an injured animal is brought in?
10. What is the most important role a veterinary technician plays within a practice?
11. What is the most important role of the veterinarian within a practice?
12. This is my essential question, _____. How would you answer this?
13. What ways do the veterinarian and veterinary technician work together?
14. What could happen if the veterinarian and veterinary technician don't communicate effectively?
15. What important skills are needed for this job?
16. How can the veterinary staff help the animal feel most comfortable while recovering from surgery?
17. How does the veterinary staff help an animal recover?
18. What is done to prepare an animal for surgery?
19. What are the most common illnesses among dogs? Cats?
20. Why are x-rays, health checks, and examinations important to the health of a pet?

Blog 6: Second Interview Preparation

1. Who is your mentor and where do they work?
My mentor is Dr. Gene Metzger. He works at Country Animal Clinic in Chino.

2. What five questions will you ask them about their background?
- Did you always want to become a veterinarian? Why? If not, what did you want to be?
- I've heard this is a highly competitive field, what types of obstacles did you encounter when studying to become a vet?
- What is the difference between VMD and DVM?
- Where did you get your undergraduate degree? Your graduate?
- What is it like owning and operating your own clinic?

Blog 4: Interview Preparation

1. Who do you plan to interview? Why?

I plan on interviewing my mentor, Dr. Gene Metzger, first. I want to interview him first because I feel that the information he will give me will be a good foundation for the rest of my research. 

2. You have to ask 5 questions.  What additional questions do you plan to ask? 

How long have you been a veterinarian?

What caused you to choose this career path?

Have you always wanted to become a veterinarian? Why? If not, what did you want to be?

I’ve heard this is a competitive field, what types of obstacles did you encounter when studying to become a vet?