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Are you empathetic? Define the term and give an example.
-ability to understand and share feelings of another
-listen without judgement
-see yourself in another person’s struggle
-not about how to ‘fix’ the person
*fosters connection
Are you sympathetic? Define the term and give an example.
-the feeling that you care about and are sorry about someone else’s trouble, grief, misfortune, etc.
*sympathy creates seperation
-puts the person in a place of judgement more than understanding
-give helpful advice or look upon someone with pity (feel relieved they are not in that struggle)
Ex. When two people are not remarkably close, sympathy shows caring but keeps an appropriate social distance
Describe the difference between sympathy and empathy?
-how we relate to the other person
Empathy:
-how much compassion and understanding we can give to another
-ability to understand how someone feels
-comes from the heart
Sympathy:
-a feeling of pity for another
-our relief in not having the same problems
-comes from our ego
Are you compassionate? Describe the term and give an example.
-to empathize with someone who is suffering and to feel compelled to reduce the suffering
-tangible expression of love for those who are suffering (you get involved)
How much can a veterinarian earn?
85-100,000 for full time
What are some regular dog vaccinations?
-rabies alone
-combo for dogs: parvo, distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza
-non core: bordetella for kennel cough, lyme
What are some common cat vaccines?
-rabies is given alone
-combo for cats: herpes, calici, panleukopenia
-non core: feline leukemia virus, lyme
What are your strengths/weaknesses?
Strengths:
-leadership
-organization
-athletic ability
-comfortable stepping out of my comfort zone
-make new friends
Weaknesses:
-impatient
-feel the need to stay busy
-want/expect to be successful at everything I do
What does professionalism mean to you?
-competent/excellence
-respectful
-disciplined
What was your favorite course you have taken in university? Why?
Favourite
-endocrinology: hormones of the body and how they affect so many more areas than just one
-developmental biology: complexity of development, all begins in similar ways
-applied epidemiology: how disease affects so many parts of the world, different methods to reduce/prevent the spread
-applied microbiology: practical, learn more about ‘where’ things come from, especially for food/drinks before we consume them
What was the worst course you have taken in university? Why?
Worst:
-English: never was my favourite, writing stories or essays (wasn’t bad if there was more freedom in what we could write about)
-chemistry: love/hate relationship, lots of work and didn’t feel practical, but also was amazing how complicated but simple things work/happen
Why do you think you would make a good veterinarian?
-I am determined and committed to what I am passionate about
-I have always loved agriculture and trying to better the life for the animals as well as the environment
What were some criticisms that vets you associate with gave about the profession?
-large animal is very physically demanding (need to take care and be aware of your body)
-although something might not feel terrible at first, it will affect you
-sometimes inconsistent hours (better now with more vets being able to be on call)
-having to accept that the owner doesn’t have to listen to you (hard for them to realize/know what the animal is going through)
In your opinion, what challenges do veterinarians today and in the future face?
-very high demand, but can’t help everyone (high work load and stress)
-emotional overload (people attached more to their animals, have invested a lot of money into them) and burnout
-not taking on too many clients
-prices (complaints from clients, with free health care in Canada people don’t realize how much medicine costs, even though animal care is much less)
-keeping up with new treatments and care (‘having too many options’)
What is the difference between animal rights and animal welfare?
-animal rights: not to be used for food, clothing, entertainment, or experimentation, forbid the use of animals
-animal welfare: state of the animals, meeting physical and mental needs, free from suffering, we need animals for certain human activities, responsibility of humans to take care of the animals
