Situations

Question 1

Conflict

Answer 1

At CS desk at Metro, lady came at close, said wrong price, wasn’t, explained situation, got on duty manager who gave her her way.

Question 2

Initiative

Answer 2

Debit and credit machines down at metro

Question 3

Challenge

Answer 3

Time management as student-> more busy ->schedules -> more efficient

Question 4

Difficult person

Answer 4

old lady and gift card scam

Question 5

Sacrifice to accomplish goal

Answer 5

papa and apvma conference

Question 6

lose focus of goal/ambition

Answer 6

not getting into vet school first try, thought not good enough, then realized needed to improve self, got full time job at clinic

Question 7

memorable accomplishment

Answer 7

getting paid full time position by myself, succeeding

Question 8

greatest strength

Answer 8

ability to stay calm in difficult situations and understand things from other point of view, compassion

Question 9

greatest weakness

Answer 9

currently improving ability to multitask - finisher, learning to manage tasks with importance

Question 10

mistake

Answer 10

wrong amount charged to credit card, paid self but if lots of money, call client, double check work, communication

Question 11

teamwork

Answer 11

clinic-each individual has important role in team, fvc networking brunch

Question 12

motivation

Answer 12

solving problems and overcoming challenges

Question 13

had to be leader

Answer 13

orientation volunteer inroads

Question 14

role model

Answer 14

dad-paramedic worthing through covid even with underlying respiratory issues, always going above and beyond to help others

Question 15

problem with team

Answer 15

if not everyone plays part and steps up, too much work gets placed on certain members and creates unnecessary stress

Question 16

major obstacle

Answer 16

papa’s sickness and ability to concentrate and get work done/studying due to stress, asked for extensions

Question 17

ethical dilemma

Answer 17

someone brought dog in not on record, could have made life easy and ignore, policy is to only talk to someone on file, decided to consult with vet and call owner on file for permission

Question 18

professionalism

Answer 18

at aec, someone saying bye to their pet, remained calm and explained everything thoroughly, person very happy at end and compliemnted how kind I was to her in difficult time

Question 19

what did I learn from high school

Answer 19

• persevering when things are tough (courses-work hard gives good results)
• express thoughts more clearly with teacher who believed in me

Question 20

what did I learn from pre-req courses

Answer 20

• work life balance (did better when I had other activities other than courses)
• Interest in other types of courses (can explore more fields as vet)

Question 21

what did I learn from working with Dan

Answer 21

• treat employees well
• helped learn, saw cool procedures
• strong work ethic, managing work life balance and avoiding burnout

Question 22

what did I learn from working with Ruthanne

Answer 22

• kindness and compassion to patients and their owners
• got me involved
• effective communication, client experience very important

Question 23

what did I learn from working with laurel

Answer 23

• different aspects of sx like spay/neuter
• monitoring anesthetized patients
• Importance of thorough write ups

Question 24

what did I learn from working with sugi

Answer 24

• avian and exotics
• continued learning
• need to know where to find information
• vet field constantly changing, need to stay up to date for best care

Question 25

what did I learn from working at Baldwin

Answer 25

• animal stress in clinic, restraint techniques
• reporting surgical recovery abnormalities
• teamwork