WBL Internship: Veterinary Clinic ~
Alta Vista Animal Hospital
The Colorado Department of Education defines "Professional" using the following descriptors:
time & work management
career literacy
grit and resilience
work ethic; dependable and reliable
My Professional Definition:
When I think of Professional I think of being Punctual, Communicating well, having a good work ethic, and being able to collaborate well with team members as well as clients.
Interview Q&A:
Interview with Emma Powell @ Alta Vista Animal Hospital:
Question 1: How do you deal with stress in the work environment?
Answer 1: Stay focused at the job at hand, and keep one foot in front of the other by finishing one task at a time.
Question 2: What kind of things did you need to know about this job?
Answer 2: Being able to understand animal behavoir and animal restraint are the most important when you are first starting out.
Question 3: How did you learn what you know now?
Answer 3: A lot of it came from my formal education but a lot of it also came from learning on the job and just learning everyday coming to work.
Career Statement:
I strive to one day become a Veterinarian and my current goal is to gain experience and knowledge from professionals. I am eager to learn from and help others to improve my skills whenever and wherever I get the opportunity. I hope for and will leap at any chance that will benefit my learning experience.
Skills
Kindness & Empathy
Communication
Teamwork & Collaboration
Patience
Strong Work Ethic
Goals
Develop better Communication skills:
I wanted to better my communication skills and be able convey my thoughts and ideas clearly.
Learn about different careers in the veterinary field:
I wanted to find out the different tasks a veterinarian does an a daily basis and if it would be a good job for me.
Make connections:
I wanted to start my network here by being able to make connections with the professionals so I could continue to learn from the even after my internship.
My Resume
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Reflective Essay