Vet Med Interview

Question 1

Communication (RCVS)

Answer 1

Observed in vet - communication between vet team members when restraining stray animals (clinical), communicating with farmer to agree upon budget (farm)

Done - facilitating and encouraging communication between students and teachers when organising school-wide events (FFs ‘24 non-vet), communicating with farmer or vet when I needed help or had questions during work experience (vetty)

Question 2

Problem-solving (Clinical Reasoning RCVS)

Answer 2

Observed in vet -

Done -

Question 3

Teamwork / Collaboration (RCVS)

Answer 3

Observed in vet -

Done -

Question 4

Leadership (RCVS)

Answer 4

Observed in vet -

Done -

Question 5

Resilience

Answer 5

Observed in vet -

Done -

Question 6

Working under pressure? (Service delivery RCVS?)

Answer 6

Observed in vet -

Done -

Question 7

Empathy / compassion (emotional intelligence RCVS)

Answer 7

Observed in vet - QMH, owner emotional in consult due to financial burden of expensive tests and surgery, vet consoles client by shifting demeanour, active listening

Done -

Question 8

Decision making (Vet Capability RCVS)

Answer 8

Observed in vet -

Done -

Question 9

Observant (clinical) & Reflection (self-awareness RCVS)

Answer 9

Observed in vet -

Done -

Question 10

Adaptability (RCVS)

Answer 10

Observed in vet -

Done -

Question 11

Principles of practice (RCVS)

Answer 11

Professional competence, Honesty and Integrity, Independence and impartiality, Client confidentiality and trust, Professional accountability