2020 Veterinary Technology Graduate Survey

Veterinary Technology Graduate Survey
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
What year did you graduate?*
What type of facility is your primary place of employment?*

Small animalSpecialtyLarge animalResearch/IndustryMixed animalIndustryNot working in the field
Do you work at more than one facility?*

YesNo
What type of facility is your secondary place of employment?*

Small AnimalSpecialtyLarge AnimalResearch/IndustryMixed AnimalIndustryNot Applicable
What is the name and address of the primary facility where you are employed?*
What is the name and address of the secondary facility where you are employed?*
On average, how many hours do you work, per week, at your primary facility?*

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On average, how many hours do you work, per week, at your secondary facility?*

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What was your starting salary per hour at your primary facility?*
What is your current salary per hour at your primary facility?*
What was your starting salary per hour at your secondary facility?*
What is your current salary per hour at your secondary facility?*
Please check all applicable benefits you receive at your primary facility.

Paid medicalPaid dentalUniformsPaid vacationRetirementPaid sick timeProfit sharingReduced cost of animal carePaid continuing educationPaid RVT registration fees
Do you receive any other benefits not listed above at your primary facility?
Please check all applicable benefits you receive at your secondary facility.

Paid medicalPaid dentalUniformsPaid vacationRetirementPaid sick timeProfit SharingReduced cost of animal carePaid continuing educationPaid RVT registration fees
Do you receive any other benefits not listed above at your secondary facility?
Are you registered in the state you are working?*

YesNo
Is registration required in the state where you are employed?*

YesNo
Did you take the national boards?*

YesNo
Did you pass the national boards?*

YesNo
What did you feel was the most beneficial to help you prepare for the VTNE/boards? (ex: VetTechPrep, review books, review app or websites, etc.)*
Are you utilizing any of the following wellness practices that were discussed in the Vet Tech Program?*

Mindfulness (like S.T.O.P.)MeditationAn attention to nutritionProfessional identity developmentI am not using any wellness strategiesOther
Overall how do you rank your preparedness when you graduated?*

Well preparedPreparedNot prepared
Please provide comments on why you answered the previous question this way.*

I felt that my clinical knowledge (i.e. book learning/knowledge) was good/at the appropriate level for an entry-level veterinary technician when I graduated. *

	1	2	3	4	5

1 is Strongly Agree, 5 is Strongly Disagree

I felt that my technical skill (i.e. drawing blood, doing bloodwork, anesthesia) was good/at the appropriate level for an entry-level veterinary technician when I graduated. *

	1	2	3	4	5

1 is Strongly Agree, 5 is Strongly Disagree

I felt prepared to interact with clients as an entry-level veterinary technician when I graduated.*

	1	2	3	4	5

1 is Strongly Agree, 5 is Strongly Disagree

Please provide comments on why you answered the three previous questions about preparedness after graduation this way.*
Please rank your overall job satisfaction at your primary facility.*

Love itLike itDissatisfied
Please provide comments on why you answered the previous question this way.*
Please rank your overall job satisfaction at your secondary facility.*

Love itLike itDissatisfied
Please provide comments on why you answered the previous question this way.*
If you are not satisfied do you think it is where you work or the veterinary technology field itself?*

Place of employmentVeterinary field in general
If you are not satisfied, please check all of the reasons for dissatisfaction.*

SalaryHoursDutiesUtilizationCo-workers
What other reasons, not listed above, do you have that contribute to your dissatisfaction?
Is there anything you would like to share? Comments on survey questions, suggestions on program improvement, etc. If the program did not meet your expectations in any way please let us know.
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