What is the format?
- 2-4 people sit on the panel
- Panel can be made of veterinarians, community members, faculty of the vet school, sometimes current veterinary students
- Panel members will have reviewed your application beforehand and will have it available for review during the interview.
How to Prepare
- Think of answers to some common questions.
- Practice going through questions with friends and family.
- Don't sound "canned," but prepared!
Types of Questions
- Personal questions (based on application)
- Ethical questions
- Behavioral questions
Common Questions
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why do you want to be a veterinarian?
- In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to the veterinary profession?
- How would you handle a client who did not want to euthanize their dog, who was clearly suffering?
- Tell us about a time you had to overcome a particular challenge in your life.
- Many more common questions can be found online!
General Tips
- Be yourself and be genuine.
- Don't try to lie, they have your application in front of them.
- Make eye contact, smile, shake hands.
- Try not to fidget.
- Be concise in your answer, but make sure to answer all parts of the question.