Work at a veterinary clinic

SAE:	Work at a veterinary clinic
Description:
Working in a veterinary clinic is an SAE that can be tailored to your personal interests. The key to a productive educational experience is the selection of a clinic in which to work. Several different types of practices exist: large animal, large and small animal combined, small animal, and specialty animal are a few. It is critical that you get a position in a practice that deals with types of animals that interest you and that personnel willing to work with and teach you the necessary skills to be successful. Duties and wages within the practice vary with the management. Some of the tasks you might be expected to execute are: cleaning kennels, pens, and cages, making medicine, daily caretaking chores, answering the phone to schedule appointments, assisting with patients, taking inventory and restocking supplies, cleaning the clinic, preparing samples for research, and preparing observation instruments. A job in a clinic is an excellent opportunity to explore your interests in veterinary medicine but it also requires you to practice your customer service skills. Written by Kim Anderson

Factors To Consider	Ranking: 1 = lowest 10 = highest
Time required	5
Investment	1
Equipment needed	1
Skills required	3
Facilities required	1
Land required	1
Labor Intensity	7
Potential for income	5
Transportation required	10
Expansion possibilities	1
Expertise needed	3
Advertising needed	1
Susceptible to disease	1
Susceptible to insects	1
Suitable for residential areas	10
	Other (specify)
Length of production cycle	N/A
Regional	No
When to start project	Anytime