1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Associate Veterinarian do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Veterinary Medicine
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What is your job title?
Associate Veterinarian
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
I work as a veterinarian in a 3-doctor small animal practice. We see mostly cats and dogs, with an occasional bird or ferret.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
1 year
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
38
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I am a veterinarian - I perform surgeries (spays, neuters, mass removals. I also practice medicine, which ranges from routine health checks and vaccines, to figuring out why a pet is vomiting.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
$67,000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
76000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
2 weeks vacation, individual health insurance, dental insurance
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
Well-compensated
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
Yes - I work with other doctors, and I also work with assistants or "animal nurses." I enjoy the interaction and being able to seek opinions from different sources.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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2 Income
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3 Work Environment - co-workers
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4 Work Environment - supervisors
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6 Benefits
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5 Hours
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7 Level of responsibility
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1 The actual "work" you do at your job
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8 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Visit the website for the American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org). Volunteer at local shelters, veterinary hospitals, and be sure to speak with a college advisor about requirements.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Ability to work well with others, love of animals (of course), ability to work independently, self-motivator.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes - you have to complete at least 3-4 years of undergraduate college work to meet the veterinary school requirements, then you complete 4 years in vet school.
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
I's a very rewarding career, and go for it if it's something you want to do. Willpower and motivation will take you a long way.
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