Veterinary Assistant Interview Questions

"As a veterinary assistant, you'll work in conjunction with veterinary technicians to tend to and provide treatment for injured or ill animals. Employers are looking for passionate candidates with strong multitasking abilities that can carry out a variety of duties ranging from surgery preparation to feeding to administrative work. Be ready to answer situational questions that will assess your experience working with animals as well as your ability to excel in a hectic office environment."

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Banfield Pet Hospital
Veterinary Assistant was asked...April 29, 2015

Can you multitask easily, and are you able to handle being busy and under pressure?

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Yes

I was very used to being busy from working at a kennel especially around the holidays. I just explained how I was able to multitask at my last job and how I was able to keep my composure when things got a little chaotic around the holidays. Less

Banfield Pet Hospital

How would you handle an irate client?

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I would relate to them on their level. This business is incredibly hard because you deal with sick and dying patients. All these clients want is to be understood. After they are calm we can come to a conclusion. Less

Pawmetto Lifeline

Are you comfortable restraining animals safely?

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Yes, I have extensive experience with holding pets for vaccination and blood drawing. Less

Banfield Pet Hospital

Explain a time you delta with a difficult customer

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Any time I have to deal with a difficult customer or a customer who's having an issue I apologize profusely and try to accommodate the customer to the best of my ability. I try to give them an explanation for their issue, commutation is key. Less

I had lots of examples

CityPaws Animal Hospital

Where do you see yourself in five years.

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The employer wants to know if you see yourself working at the same job in 5 years. I would say working here as a Veterinary assistant at ______animal hospital. Less

I began my professional journey in the animal sciences as a Veterinary Assistant and currently am looking to add to my knowledge as a Veterinary technician. However, I have found it difficult to receive the needed training. I am only as good as those who provide the necessary guidance. I would like to stay as long as I am able... Train people well enough so that they can leave. Treat people well enough so that they want to stay. Less

VCA

What are your weaknesses? (related to the position)

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Afraid of being bitten but I love animals.

Seeing an animal hurt, or homeless I always tend to bring them in my home. I can’t see an animal needing help, and me walking away, because to me Animals have feelings just like we do. Less

Banfield Pet Hospital

Are you comfortable working 12 your shifts ?

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Yes I am I want to be able to grow in the animal field so I want to learn everything as much as I can ! Less

Yes

PETA

No questions besides years of experience

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N/a

I currently enrolled in college studying to be a veterinarian assistant.

Banfield Pet Hospital

Why do I want to work at Banfield?

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Care to share what ur starting pay was?

Banfield is a reputable hospital and I would like to further my career by working for a great hospital where I can learn the right way. Less

Banfield Pet Hospital

What do you know about Banfield?

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It was founded in 1955 and has one of the best payment plans for medical insurance Less

Its not medical insurance its preventative care plans

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