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Post by suds on Sept 21, 2008 14:29:54 GMT -5
congrats on your quick responce I will keep my fingers crossed for you even know I know you will kill them in the interview  Velvet I used to handle and train dogs for arson ,rescue and recovery I did for 15 years it can be allot of fun but also very tragic things as well . feel free to PM if you have any questions. |
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Post by hales on Sept 27, 2008 0:55:51 GMT -5
soooo...what happened??!?!?! jeez oh petes, lady...don't keep us waiting!  |
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Post by Forum Administrator on Sept 27, 2008 18:56:22 GMT -5
Well I had my interview on Wednesday. I got there 5 minutes early and waited 30 minutes before someone even came down to interview me. The hospital admin (who was supposed to interview me) had a family emergency and they were racing to find someone to interview me. I had what I thought was a really good interview, but because they made me wait 30 mintues I wound up missing my chemistry class (I was supposed to be done with my interview before class).
I still havent heard anything yet. Normally that would make me worried, BUT this was a weird situation (with the admin having a family emergency) I dont expect a call this weekend but I'm hoping I'll hear something this Monday. The person that interviewed me has to talk to the hospital admin before they make their final decision.
If hired I might be getting a position as a receptionist OR as a non-registered vet tech (I'm hoping I get vet tech....that is, if I get the job at all!).
Im a nervous nelly. I want to hear back from these people!!!
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Post by hales on Sept 28, 2008 17:26:19 GMT -5
There's quite a bit difference between receptionist and unregistered vet tech... Do you think they would go for the tech position?
I know that with my clinic, the owners would like to know someone for a while before they hire them for anything like that...
But if you could get it, that would be amazing! I know you're more than capable, and your performance will be awesome in any job they could give you.
Good luck, keeping my fingers crossssssed!
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Post by Forum Administrator on Oct 8, 2008 21:16:23 GMT -5
Well I got a call today from the staffing agency that you go through to work at this vet. They said the vets wanted to know if I wanted a vet tech position (which pays $8 per hour) or a receptionist position, which pays $2 per hour more then the tech position, but is less "hands on" with the animals). I said I'd take the tech position. So I have one final interview this Friday at 2pm with the hospital admin and the head of the vet techs. I think I've pretty much got this, but I will feel alot better once they say "you're hired". Wish me luck! Will update as soon as I know something.
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Post by nwheather on Oct 13, 2008 13:20:04 GMT -5
Oh my gosh, Guili, that's sounds promising!!! YAY! I am so excited for you! I have my fingers & toes crossed!!
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Post by hales on Oct 14, 2008 19:13:09 GMT -5
Are you sure it's a "tech" position?
Technicians and Technologists have to actually be licensed..many clinics have unlicensed techs, but it's not exactly legal haha
Would it be more like a vet assistant job? The pay sounds like it. I get 8.75 as an assistant, so that may be what they're referring to.
Did they give you a job description?
Either way, it sounds exciting! Will you be working with ferrets?!?!
Keep us updated!
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Post by Forum Administrator on Oct 14, 2008 20:12:02 GMT -5
Its an "outpatient technician" position. Basically I call the name of the patient, bring them back into the treatment room. I go over flea/tick prevention and (ugh) nutrition (can't mention raw diets, yeah....thats gunna be a blast, oh well, I'll deal with it). I also draw blood for heartworm tests, take temperature, cut nails, and hold the animal while the vet examines it. I also fill prescriptions and write up invoices, so I guess its technically a "vet assistant" position.
I am still waiting to hear back. I went in to obseve the job on friday. Today I shadowed my ferret vet (like do each tuesday) and while I was in I spoke with the hospital administrator, she said she'd give me a call to let me know about the job asap. should hear something tommorow. *fingers crossed*
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Post by Jaycee on Oct 14, 2008 20:38:42 GMT -5
Oh, I am excited for you! I can't wait to hear the good news!!!
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Post by Forum Administrator on Oct 15, 2008 13:45:08 GMT -5
Yeah me too.....if they ever contact me lol  |
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Post by hales on Oct 16, 2008 13:24:09 GMT -5
haha that sounds EXACTLY like what I do, actually. Aw, we'll pretty much have the same job  Im sure you'll get it! And youll have so much fun with it!!! |
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Post by Forum Administrator on Oct 16, 2008 20:33:27 GMT -5
I'm going to scream. They were supposed to contact me on TUESDAY NIGHT about if I have the job. The hospital admin told me to my face (when I was shadowing my vet). I KNOW that I have the job they just haven't said "you're hired start on X date" yet. I really need to start working. Rent is due by Nov 6th, and I have been out of work since August. Luckily I get paid every week and I'll be able to get the money in time for rent IF they stop screwing around and just hire me already.
I'll let ya know when I hear something. How funny would that be if we both had the same job? Are you a pre-vet student too, btw?
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Post by hales on Oct 17, 2008 17:54:01 GMT -5
I'm pre vet tech. So your schooling will be much more difficult than mine I really do hope you get the job, if not for the experience, then for income. I know how difficult it can be to wait and wait and wait for a response. Just too stressful! Everything always seems to work out eventually, though... So don't get too stressed! Maybe find little odd jobs for some quick cash like pet sitting, babysitting, or cleaning houses? Just something to keep you busy while you wait and to give you some income? I'll be thinking of you! |
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Post by Forum Administrator on Oct 17, 2008 22:47:18 GMT -5
Pre-vet tech?
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Post by hales on Oct 18, 2008 17:25:53 GMT -5
I'm waiting to apply to the school of veterinary technology.
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