The Positive Preventive Veterinary Experience Protocol approach combines environmental changes, pain-reduction techniques, sensory distraction, and positive reinforcement to make preventive visits less stressful for pets and their owners.
|Articles|September 1, 2008
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What to do
- Speak kindly to the clients and team members in the reception area
- Smile and be friendly when asking for an application
- Show respect and patience for the interview process
- Speak using proper English, and be sure to properly pronounce "vet-er-i-nar-y"
- Dress professionally
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- Be prompt
- Answer interview questions in a clear and organized manner
- Be diplomatic and professional in describing past difficult work situations
What not to do
- Lean away from animals in the reception area while completing or turning in an application
- Call with questions when the advertisement asks for resumes sent to a post office box
- Include false information on your resume
- Send a handwritten resume
- Call and ask, "When will I know if you'll offer me an interview?"
- Show up late for the interview
- Chew gum
- Speak negatively about your current and past employers
- Ask about compensation during the first interview
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