Veterinary Technician applicants have rated the interview process at Charles River Laboratories with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Veterinary Technician roles take an average of 5 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Charles River Laboratories overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Charles River Laboratories as a Veterinary Technician according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 17%
Drug test: 17%
One on one interview: 17%
Group panel interview: 17%
Skills test: 17%
Phone interview: 17%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Charles River Laboratories (Senneville, QC) in Feb 2023
Interview
The interviewer was kind and asked direct and focused questions about the job, which is how all interviews should be conducted. The process was very practical and efficient overall, making it a positive experience for the candidate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What's your salatry intended? What you think about animal ethics?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Charles River Laboratories (Groton, CT) in Mar 2012
Interview
Initial contact from recruiter that had no background in the position's field; basic questions regarding current employment status, what type of work I was seeking, and pay rates. Second interview over phone by hiring manager, which led to lunch interview. Final interview with hiring client at their facility to see if I would be a good fit for their department. Met with entire team, 11 people, in groups of three or less. Laid back environment, behavioral questions plus technical questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had a personality conflict with a team member.
What treatment would you recommend for a NHP with dermatitis?
Tell me about a time you failed.