Horizon School of Veterinary Assisting

2009 EAB ConferenceGraduation and Employment: Program

Evaluation, Graduate Follow up & Advisory Committees

Graduation

• Starts with the application process– Essay questions– Interview process• Realistic expectations of program

– Responsibilities/time for program– Schedules/Attendance policies– Accelerated nature

– Requirements for continuation in program/graduation

Graduation

• Starts with the application process– Previous educational experience• GPA

– Math– Science

• English/drama• Out side interest/experience

– Life Experience• Previous employment/observation in veterinary world• Responsibility levels in life

Graduation

• Continues throughout the year– Open Door/Supportive environment– Evaluation of students grade trends– Team approach to learning

Employment

• Realistic Expectations of Career– Clients vs. patients– Pay scale– Not “Your” pet – Job responsibilities/hours– Financial decision making/clients

• Career/job/professionalism• Ability/lack of ability to “save them all”• Internship

Program Evaluation

• Student Evaluation questionnaire– Each semester– 3 months/1 year post graduation– Open lines of communication

• Employer Evaluation questionnaire– Internship– Post employment– Random Survey

Program Evaluation

• Educator/Manager meetings– Comparison to new and updated AVMA issues– New ideas– Ensure coverage of non-technical skills

Graduate Follow up

• Evaluation of employer by student– Internship– “Real” job

• Evaluation of student by employer– Internship– “Real” job

Advisory Committees

• Veterinarians without previous graduates• Veterinarians with previous graduates• Previous students• Practice managers• Surveys• Continuing education opportunities

Questions?