1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Vet tech do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Veterinary Tech
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What is your job title?
Vet tech
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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 for the North Shore Animal Leage
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How long have you been employed in this position?
3 years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
40
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I help the doctors with exams and also give out meds to the animals who need it. I also work with the owners to make them feel as relaxed as they can be.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
20000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
20000
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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)
1 week vacation..5 sick days..HIP health insurance and I also have a 401k
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
I do know that I could be making more at other hospitals but I love my job and co workers and choose to stay.
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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
I work very closely with others every day,.other co workers and pet owners. I dont mind at all dealing with people..in fact I enjoy it.
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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
I work in a vet hospital that is connected to a shelter..its a great set up that
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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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4 Income
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5 Work Environment - co-workers
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7 Work Environment - supervisors
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3 Benefits
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2 Hours
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6 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?
I would say they would have to get a two year degree in the field because even though some doctors will hire a vet tech without a license you make much more money with one and you also get better jobs too.
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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)
You have to LOVE animals first of all...and you also have to have to have good math skills because of medicine dosing and other things..also you have to have people skills because you are not only working with other staff but with the onwers of the pets they bring in.
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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 need a two year degree
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Just watch and see how among the staff are good workers and follow their lead..dont be afraid to ask questions and never, ever stop learning.
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