I kind of dislike posting long drawn out things about myself but I know I'll get some feedback here that will be helpful..
I have posted before that I am a vet tech student looking for an internship or position as a Veterinary Assistant/Tech, or even a kennel helper. Well, I am not far off from completing school and being eligible for the board exam to be licensed in my state. I have created a resume and applied to two positions in my area, one for a Veterinary Technician at a small animal clinic, and the other for a Veterinary Technician at a small animal emergency services center. Well, a day after applying I got calls from both of them. I was SO excited! On the phone with both of the vets that wanted to interview me they asked me if I was licensed (my resume already stated that I was not licensed as of yet but almost had enough credits to be eligible to take the board exam), I advised that I was not but that I felt I already had the necessary skills and that it would be very soon that I would be taking the board exam. They both said basically that it was fine that I was not through the licensing process and that I should come on in and talk to them.
So I went to the first interview at 8am. The clinic itself was beautiful, clean, big cathedral ceilings, brand new.. very impressive. But.. after introducing myself I ended up sitting in the lobby waiting for the vet for over an hour. I figured "Okay, hes busy.. of course, hes a vet, no biggie".. when I was finally called into his office I shook his hand and greeted him by name, he sat me down, and left yet again.. this time for 20 minutes. He then comes back in, sits down looks over at me for a good 2 minutes without a strange expression on his face without saying a word.. I sit there a little confused and say "how are you today".. finally after a long pause he starts talking and asking me questions totally unrelated to the position.. including "What is your religion?".. (I'm thinking.. uhh wow) I am Buddhist, so I respond by telling him that and he looks at me like I am a freak. I try to tell myself he is just trying to get to know me. He redirects the conversation by finally going into what he needs in a vet tech. He needs someone that is self sufficient, hard working, etc. I explain why I feel I would be good for the position, including the classes I have taken, love for animals and desire to make it my lifetime career choice, hard working nature and motivation. He then says (and I'm not exagerating) "Well I'm looking for someone thats licensed only, I don't have time to train someone". He and then shakes my hand and sees me out the door, meanwhile saying "Give me a call when you are licensed I may consider you if you would like some volunteer experience". I was angry
and upset. He called me into the interview knowing I wasn't licensed and then tells me I need to be licensed? I'm very confused as to what I did wrong. I am very disappointed.
Thats not even the end of it. At 7pm I went for my interview at the emergency clinic. I of course was trying to think more positively that this one would go better than the previous. I get into the room to speak with the vet who can is very difficult to understand due to his accent, so I feel like I have to keep asking him to repeat himself. Once again I tell him why I feel as if I am qualified when he asks me questions, and he looks at me the entire time like he doesn't believe a word I'm saying. He then says he has a number of other interviews and he will get back to me.
I am so disappointed. Up until now I have almost never had a bad interview. I am so confused as to why I had 2 in a row!! What makes it horrible is the fact I truly care so much about being a vet tech, it means more than anything to me, and I have worked extremely hard in school to ensure that I perfect my craft. I just don't understand what I did wrong.. and I am almost upset to go into another interview now.
I know I have to get back on my feet and keep trying.. but I feel like someone kicked me around, like I'm not worthy. I guess this is what it feels to be a big kid
I have posted before that I am a vet tech student looking for an internship or position as a Veterinary Assistant/Tech, or even a kennel helper. Well, I am not far off from completing school and being eligible for the board exam to be licensed in my state. I have created a resume and applied to two positions in my area, one for a Veterinary Technician at a small animal clinic, and the other for a Veterinary Technician at a small animal emergency services center. Well, a day after applying I got calls from both of them. I was SO excited! On the phone with both of the vets that wanted to interview me they asked me if I was licensed (my resume already stated that I was not licensed as of yet but almost had enough credits to be eligible to take the board exam), I advised that I was not but that I felt I already had the necessary skills and that it would be very soon that I would be taking the board exam. They both said basically that it was fine that I was not through the licensing process and that I should come on in and talk to them.
So I went to the first interview at 8am. The clinic itself was beautiful, clean, big cathedral ceilings, brand new.. very impressive. But.. after introducing myself I ended up sitting in the lobby waiting for the vet for over an hour. I figured "Okay, hes busy.. of course, hes a vet, no biggie".. when I was finally called into his office I shook his hand and greeted him by name, he sat me down, and left yet again.. this time for 20 minutes. He then comes back in, sits down looks over at me for a good 2 minutes without a strange expression on his face without saying a word.. I sit there a little confused and say "how are you today".. finally after a long pause he starts talking and asking me questions totally unrelated to the position.. including "What is your religion?".. (I'm thinking.. uhh wow) I am Buddhist, so I respond by telling him that and he looks at me like I am a freak. I try to tell myself he is just trying to get to know me. He redirects the conversation by finally going into what he needs in a vet tech. He needs someone that is self sufficient, hard working, etc. I explain why I feel I would be good for the position, including the classes I have taken, love for animals and desire to make it my lifetime career choice, hard working nature and motivation. He then says (and I'm not exagerating) "Well I'm looking for someone thats licensed only, I don't have time to train someone". He and then shakes my hand and sees me out the door, meanwhile saying "Give me a call when you are licensed I may consider you if you would like some volunteer experience". I was angry
Thats not even the end of it. At 7pm I went for my interview at the emergency clinic. I of course was trying to think more positively that this one would go better than the previous. I get into the room to speak with the vet who can is very difficult to understand due to his accent, so I feel like I have to keep asking him to repeat himself. Once again I tell him why I feel as if I am qualified when he asks me questions, and he looks at me the entire time like he doesn't believe a word I'm saying. He then says he has a number of other interviews and he will get back to me.
I am so disappointed. Up until now I have almost never had a bad interview. I am so confused as to why I had 2 in a row!! What makes it horrible is the fact I truly care so much about being a vet tech, it means more than anything to me, and I have worked extremely hard in school to ensure that I perfect my craft. I just don't understand what I did wrong.. and I am almost upset to go into another interview now.