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Horizon School of Veterinary Assisting. 2009 EAB Conference Graduation and Employment: Program Evaluation, Graduate Follow up & Advisory Committees. Graduation. Starts with the application process Essay questions Interview process Realistic expectations of program
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Horizon School of Veterinary Assisting 2009 EAB Conference Graduation 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