VETS 198 - Prep Vet Tech Preceptorship

Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): VETS 115 and VETS 120

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): VETS 131, VETS 132, VETS 160, VETS 171, and VETS 180

Preparation for Veterinary Technology Preceptorship. This preparatory course will assist students in developing job seeking skills while pursuing and securing a preceptorship site. The course consists of once weekly lectures covering topics including, how to find a preceptorship (VETS 183 and VETS 203), types of facilities, writing a resume, interviewing for a preceptorship/basic interpersonal communication, legal issues while on a preceptorship, what is expected of students while on their preceptorship, paperwork submission and deadlines, etc. During this time, the student will be required to investigate potential preceptorship opportunities, secure a preceptorship as well as submit appropriate paper work by the due date prescribed by the course instructor. Other topics will include but not be limited to personal budget preparation, compassion fatigue, euthanasia, and stress management.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Each student will understand and practice the elements required to produce a high quality, accurately spelled and grammatically correct, resume and cover letter.
Student will understand what personal traits and veterinary technician skills are required to complete a successful preceptorship and ultimately work experience.
Students will understand what paperwork they are required to present to their Preceptorship Site and what paperwork is required from them prior to completion of preceptorship requirement.
Students must find a summer preceptorship site by the due date.
Student will have professional interview skills.
Student will understand the language of veterinary medicine.
Students will be able to identify what soft skills are and their importance to success in the work place