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Veterinary Technician
12/07/2017
Diana Ruiz

Professor Marxhausen
EDUC 1300

Di a n a Rui z

P r o f e s s o r Ma r x h a u s s e n

e d u c 1300

7 N o v e m b e r 2017

Career Research Worksheet

This worksheet is about the career field as a whole.

B e s u r e t o h i g h l i g h t y o u r a n s we r s i n y e l l o w s o I c a n

i d e n t i f y y o u r i n f o r ma t i o n q u i c k l y .

1. What is your intended career? If you are not sure of a career right now, choose one of interest to
explore.

● Associate of Science in Healthcare Veterinary technician
2. Find a professional website for your career. What is the name of the website? Please provide the
link here. You may find a professional website from the journal that you discovered above or
sometimes by using google.

● https://www.avma.org/Pages/home.aspx
● http://www.navta.net/
3. Using the library databases or a professional website, find one professional/academic journal
related to your career. What is the name of the journal?
● Veterinary technology in the United States – an overview
● AVMA delegates approve dues increase,shut down plan for online voting records
● Florida Vet Tech Programs Helping Ease Technician Shortage

4. Field/discipline:
a. Identify the career field/discipline. For example, if the career is a teacher then the field
is education or if the career is mechanic then the field is automotive industry.
● Healthcare
b. Identify a specific position or title in the field/discipline (for example, an elementary
school teacher or body work repair mechanic).
● Veterinary Technician
c. Identify two related positions in a similar or related field/discipline in which you may be
interested (for example, a day care worker and college instructor or machine repair and
certified dealer service manager).
● Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians,
Including Vascular Technologists
● Radiation Therapists

5. Knowledge /Training:
a. List the minimum education required
● A post secondary program in veterinary technician a 2 year associate’s degree

b. List any required certifications or licenses. How often do you have to renew the
certification or license? How many hours of continuing education units (CEU) do you have
to obtain each year to keep that certification or license?

● Veterinary technicians must pass a credentialing exam Veterinary Technician National
Examination (VTNE)

● Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVTs) are required to obtain 10 hours of CE annually.
c. List the majority of the skills needed to be successful in this job.

● communication skills
● compassion
● detail oriented
● manual dexterity
● problem-solving skills
● physical strength
d. How many years of experience are required to work in this career?

● There are no required years of experience to work in this career
6. Salary/Earnings:

a. List the hiring (starting) salary range. (Use current position listing or job boards.)

● 15.62 per hour
b. What is the average salary (not the highest)?

● 32,490 per year
7. Future of this career:

a. What is the job outlook for this career? In other words, is this in a growing area? Explain
the growth or decline (in numbers) of this particular career.

● 20% increase within 10 years, much faster than the average for all occupations. As the
number of households with pets increase and spending on pets it continues to rise.

b. List the availability of this career in the market area of Houston, and Texas in general,
and/or other states in which you are interested in working.

● Texas 9,490 employment opportunities
c. Can this an international career choice? Explain why or why not.

● Yes, because if there are any kind of animals at each location a veterinary technology
would be needed to assist in other words if there are animals there would be jobs to fill.

8. Daily Activities:
a. What do people in this field or job do? In at least 10 complete sentences in your own
words, (not a list) describe a typical day for this position. Be very thorough.
● Veterinary technicians have the responsibility of handling the animals carefully while
treating them humanely as possible. Furthermore, observe the conditions and behavior
of the patient in how they are reacting to the medicine or other procedures.
Meanwhile, may assist the veterinary in restraining the animals while it is being
examined during the exams or given its medications. At times they may require the
animals to be bathe, cut nails, and clipped the animal’s fur to be prepped for surgery. In
doing so, it helps prepare the animals for any needed surgery or procedures performed
by the veterinary without any hesitation. Additionally, administer anesthesia to the

animals calculating the correct drug dosage with the veterinary approval review. After a
surgery the vet technicians would nurse the animals back to health while recovering for
the surgery or any injuries. In some cases the technician would need to take x-rays to
see the progress of the animal condition or find the problem to provide the vet with the
information. In follow up examinations would collect and perform lab tests to find any
indication of error or any threatening disease in urine. As well collect blood samples
from the patient for blood counts for the veterinary purpose. Another job responsibility
is to record the animal’s case history for future reference in any case of possible
problems that may arrive.

9. Career and you (in complete sentences):
a. How does this career align to your interests and personality? Use your Do What You Are
results to justify your alignment. Explain what your initials mean and how those initials
match or do not match your career choice.
● I have a great personality that I am able to say things as they are being straight up with
people. I am a trustworthy individual that would put other people’s problems before
myself. A person first impression of me would be friendly smiling and fun to converse
with overall. Although at times I get serious and focused on tasks that are at hand
especially dealing with difficult situations. As well in being extrovert I enjoy experiencing
exciting aspects that would fill my curiosity of different things. In being sensing
information is getting hands-on experience to learn to solve problems throughout while
learning along. My thinking is more based in reliability of logical order using my
reasoning abilities to find problems or solutions in distinct situations. Perceiving consist
of the unplanned events and being able to adapt to them accordingly with not much
hesitation towards it. ESTP clearly matches with my job of vet technician and provides a
supporting foundation of my personality overall within this career.
b. Why is this career significant to you? Why did you choose to go into this career? What
inspired you?
● This career is significant to me because at a very young age I took in animals that were
injured since then I got the responsibility of taking care of another living thing besides
myself. It is a rewarding experience to know that the animal I saved is now able to take
care on its own and giving it a second chance at life. If it wasn’t for me the animals that I
saved wouldn’t have been able to survive on their own due to their state. I choose this
career since I am very fond of animals and it’s a great environment into medical to
hopefully prosper in. This career inspired me because it seemed unfair to animals not
getting the help they so desperately need. In doing so, I am making an impact in life not
only in the animal but in their owner too in being able to do what they are not capable
to.
c. Describe how, why or why not this assignment altered or completely changed your career
● In doing this assignment it strengthen my interest in working with animals or in any
medical field because it provides a purpose for my life. Furthermore, it gives me an
insight to what i’ll have to do to obtain my career goal of becoming a veterinary
technician in Texas.

10. Please add all works cited entries for information you collected for this worksheet.

● https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinary-technologists-and-technicians.htm#tab-2
● https://www.avma.org/Pages/home.aspx
● http://www.navta.net/
● file:///home/chronos/uea89bf0fdc8fd3b330798ea256e58a5b912d65d3/Downloads/12240062

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Diana Ruiz
Professor Marxhaussen
Educ 1300
November 21, 2017

Job Analysis Worksheet

Using the internet or other sources look for a specific job posting in the area of the state or
country in which you want to work. Make a screenshot of the job posting to turn in with this
worksheet. Use the job posting to answer the questions.
1. What is your intended career? If you are not sure of a career right now, choose one of
interest to explore.
Associates of Science
2. What is the title of the position?
Veterinary technician
3. With what company/organization is this position? Where is this position located?
Veterinary Technician at VCA Antech, Inc. Houston, TX
4. a. What education/training is required for this position?

b. Describe your plans to accomplish your education/training.
Experienced 2 years Veterinary Technician
I would enroll in the vet tech program at Lone Star College Tomball Campus if I am successfully
accepted during the summer registration but as of now I am taking my prerequisites to be able
to be a candidate.
5. a. How many years of previous experience are needed?

b. Describe your plans to gain the experience you need.
2 years
I will take an internship at a community animal hospital and be a volunteer at local animals
shelter to be able to get the experience I need.
6. a. What specific skills required for this position?

b. Describe your plans to develop these skills.
Venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring, physical examinations and
patient assessment, surgical preparation and assisting, dentistry, laboratory work, pharmacy,
patient recovery, and compassionate care for our hospitalized patients.
Teaching and marketing skills
Emotional intelligence.
7. Does the position list a salary, and if so…
a. What is the range? $14-16
b. What is the starting salary? $14
b. What is the average salary? $15.62

8. What are three STRENGTHS (skills, knowledge and personal qualities) that you currently
possess that can help you be successful in this position? In at least 5 sentences, describe why
these are strengths to this position.

● Marketing skills
● Communicator
● Service-minded
9. What are three WEAKNESSES (personal traits that you currently lack) that can hamper or
prevent your success in this position? In at least 5 sentences, describe why these are
weaknesses for this position AND how you will improve upon these weaknesses.
● Experience in medicine
● Detail oriented
● Physical stamina
I do not have much experience in the medical field and to be able to get the info I would start
by getting a job dealing with medicine. As well not being able to be detail oriented in such a
hectic job would only result in chaos of paperwork. The resolution would be to organize the
important missions first that are layered to the due dates that are needed. My physical stamina
is no where near where it is supposed to be if I am needed to lift an animal patient. I will start
working out and build up that strength in order to help others. Furthermore, the better me
there is I am able to perform more efficiently for the sake of the patient care and their owner.

10. Describe the interesting facts did you discover about this career that you did not know
before. (“There are none” is not an acceptable answer.)
The fact is there are more responsibilities that a veterinary technician would need to be
prepared for than what other sources information may have. It is a new experience to try and
learn new skills to be used efficiently with patients in the way to help them get better.
11. Describe how certain you now are about pursuing a position in this career.
I am most certain this is the career that would help benefit my experience working in the
medical field and alongside with animals. In which would further my intellectual about working
with patients and other teammates in able to finish a work cooperatively.
12. Cite all the sources below in MLA format from which you obtained this information.

“Monster.” Veterinary Technician Job at VCA Antech, Inc. | Monster.com, Monster
Worldwide, 3 Nov. 2017, job-openings.monster.com/Veterinary-Technician-Houston-
TX-US-VCA-Antech-Inc/31/17574b3b-b752-4679-8d25-186408c2cc67.

Pachtinger, Garret and Bridget McNally. "A Veterinary Technician & Veterinarian: A Personal Look at Their
Changing Roles." Veterinary Team Brief, Oct. 2015, pp. 44-49. EBSCOhost,
lscsproxy.lonestar.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,cpid
&custid=s1088435&db=a9h&AN=111866373&site=ehost-live.

“Summary.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinary-technologists-and-technicians.htm.

Diana Ruiz
Professor Marxhausen
Educ 1300
28 November 2017

Transferable Skills

As you begin your job search, it is important that you know your own qualifications. Over the years you
have developed many skills from coursework, extracurricular activities and your total life experiences.
If you have researched topics and written, and edited and presented papers for classes, you have used
skills which are not limited to any one academic discipline or knowledge area, but are transferable to
many occupations. A prospective employer expects you to be able to apply the skills you have learned
in college to the work environment.

Below is a list of five broad skill areas which are divided into more specific, skills. Rate the skills

indicating your ability in each area.

0 = no ability 2 = some ability

1 = enough ability to get by with help from others 3 = strong ability

Communication Research & Planning

The skillful expression, transmission and interpretation of The search for specific knowledge and the ability to
knowledge and ideas. conceptualize future needs and solutions for meeting
2______ Speaking effectively those needs.
2______ Writing concisely 1______Forecasting, predicting
2______ Listening attentively 2______Creating ideas
2______ Expressing ideas 2______Identifying problems
2______ Facilitating group discussion 2______Imagining alternatives
2______ Providing appropriate feedback 2______Identifying resources
2______ Negotiating 3______Gathering information
2______ Perceiving nonverbal messages 2______Solving problems
3______ Persuading 3______Setting goals
2______ Reporting information 2______Extracting important information
3______ Describing feelings 2______Defining needs
2______ Interviewing 2 ______ Analyzing
2______ Editing 2______Developing evaluation strategies

Human Relations Work Survival

The use of interpersonal skills for resolving conflict, The day-to-day skills which assist in promoting effective

relating to and helping people. production and work satisfaction.

1______ Developing rapport 2______Implementing decisions
3______ Being Sensitive 3 ______ Cooperating
3______ Listening 3______Enforcing policies
3______ Conveying feelings 3______Being punctual
3______ Providing support for others 1______Managing time
3______ Motivating 1______Attending to detail
2______ Sharing credit 2______Meeting goals
3______ Counseling 3______Enlisting help
3______ Cooperating 3______Accepting responsibility
3______ Delegating with respect 1______Setting and meeting deadlines
3______ Representing others 2 ______ Organizing
3______ Perceiving feelings, situations 3______Making decisions
3______ Asserting

Organization, Management & Leadership Career Specific (REQUIRED SECTION)

The ability to supervise, direct and guide individuals and The specific skills required for an entry-level job in my

groups in the completion of tasks and fulfillment of goals. chosen career. See job posting for ideas.

2______ Initiating new ideas 2______ Teaching ______________________________
2______ Handling details 2______ Marketing _____________________________
2______ Coordinating tasks 3______ Emotional Intelligence ___________________
2______ Managing groups 3______ Compassionate _________________________
3______ Delegating responsibility 2______ Detail Oriented _________________________
2______ Teaching 2______ Physical Stamina ________________________
3______ Coaching 2______ Speaking Effectively _____________________
2______ Counseling 3______ Service-minded_________________________
2______ Promoting change 2______ Decision making ________________________
2______ Selling ideas or products 2______ Delegating responsibility _________________
2______ Decision making with others
2______ Managing conflict

Ways I can develop my skills (REQUIRED SECTION):

In order to develop my skills effectively it’ll be prudent to have workshops in working in the specific area and working with

others to attain the experience I need.

Diana Ruiz
Professor Marxhausen
Educ 1300
December 5, 2017

Resume and cover letter
In a resume and cover letter it would be beneficial to provide a link to a professional
profile because it would better present a more sophisticated look for a specific field.
Furthermore, the use of social network is increasing due to many employers looking online
since it’s an easier way to conduct background checks and what kind of person an employee is.
A professional summary should not include any fluff, because it does not add any real value to
the resume though it is better to demonstrate it through what has been accomplished. Most
hiring managers would not spend more than a few minutes reviewing a cover letter so it’s best
be straightforward and to the point, because no one wants to read a page long cover letter
when there are hundreds of other job seekers as well. As you go through your college years it is
better to substitute your high school experiences until you no longer depend on your high
school self. Job employers are not interested what had been done in the past but what is being
accomplished recently. The use of pronouns would be unnecessary because it will be repetitive
of using “I”and it is implied that everything on the cover letter would pertain to the individual.
It should be concise and easy to read since the resume is a document about a person. In the
video it informs that a cover letter gives an insight to what kind of person they are and the
interest of the job position. As well the qualifications that would make a good candidate for the
position thats is bein applying for. As well the focus should be on how the job seeker meet an
employer’s need, not the overall of a person’s whole life. An effective cover letter would
increase the probability of landing a job.

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Diana Ruiz
Professor Marxhausen
EDUC 1300
7 December 2017

Career paper
I decided on this career in my high school years because at a young age I was involved in
taking care of different kind of animals. In my childhood I would take in injured birds and raised
them till they were healthy enough to survive on their own. As well I inspired myself to choose
this career since I was very fond of animals and I had enjoyed helping them in their time of need.
Fuerheremor, it creates a great responsibility to handle another life other than my own. It is
impacting not only in the patient but also their owner in being able to be trusted with someone
that dear to them. The overall experience is rewarding in doing something that would benefit to
the healthy living of the patient. Another essential point is the personality type and the job is very
compatible with some few minor issues regarding to the work. I am very extrovert that projects
an energetic atmosphere that attracts the social gathering of making new friends wherever I go. I
can be very fun in the workplace but can be serious when needed to in order to get the job done.
The job would require a certain level of physical fitness to be able to sustain the patient when
performing any medical means for their own safety. In which may be risky at times when dealing
with big or strong patients in the workplace such as mastiffs or any other animal at that. I have a
great personality that would find compassion for every patient but be considerate of their
suffering in certain cases. I am straightforward with individuals which would be in their best
interest when dealing with serious matters. Addiotionally, the aspect of being trustworthy goes a
long way when putting other people’s problems before my own. In being concentrated on the

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objectives at hand without being distracted by any other means in the work area. It significantly
matches with my job interest in being a vet technician and provides a well presentation of my
personality overall. Vet technician is a high demanding job that would require sacrifices at time
but it’s an exciting career.

Veterinary technicians usually have a 2 year degree. In earning an associate’s degree can
be a good first step into the field. It allows me to enter the workforce sooner and quickly learn
hands-on experience within the entry level job. In able to earn the education I need a
postsecondary program in veterinary technician which is a 2 year program can be offered at the
Lone Star College that is in Tomball. Which would include the knowledge I’ll need in order to
use towards my job description and the experience to put to work. After completing the two year
program I would need to pass a credentialing exam Veterinary Technician National Examination
(VTNE) to be able be certified. Although, after completing the exam I would need to be licensed
in the area that I want to work in so the next step is to obtain the Licensed Veterinary Technician.
In order to stayed licensed throughout my career I am required to obtain ten hours of continuing
education annually. Equally important is certain skills that would be beneficial in the workplace
when dealing with patients. Vet technicians are like nurses in the veterinary world that provide
assistance for the veterinarian in situations. It is essential to be acquainted with math and science
which would make the job a bit easier since dealing with animals. Furthermore, the ability to stay
calm under stress because animals do not always cooperate. It is better to respond quickly when
a life may be endangered than planning out distinctively to each corresponding factor. Impulsive
can be good in the job because in being able to react accordingly with no hesitation.

Meanwhile, in veterinary clinics many may have regular office hours though might not
know when an emergency may appear throughout the day. It depends upon the roke environment

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that I may choose to work in and the daily routine can be unexpected. In laboratories may be
responsible for collecting lab samples and exams on the patient if needed. In a day vet tech are
responsible for the care and feeding of the animals, as well documenting any behavior.Veterinary
technicians have the responsibility of handling the animals carefully while treating them
humanely as possible. Furthermore, observe the conditions and behavior of the patient in how
they are reacting to the medicine or other procedures. Meanwhile, may assist the veterinary in
restraining the animals while it is being examined during the exams or given its medications. At
times they may require the animals to be bathe and clipped the animal’s fur to be prepped for
surgery. Additionally, administer vaccines to the animals calculating the correct drug dosage
with the veterinary approval review. After a surgery the vet technicians would nurse the animals
back to health and keep them up to date to any meds. In some cases the technician would need to
take x-rays to see the progress of the animal’s condition. In any other health career, clinics and
labs will need to be staffed all day, because emergencies can happen at any time. Veterinary
technicians would often have a variable schedule and working long hours. Moreover,, it depends
where would it be best to work with animals in emergency, zoo or specifically with a certain type
of animal. The available career paths can be in exotic animals, dentistry, avian, and biomedical
research which are all specialized path. Those are just few examples from the endless choices
that are available in working with animals. What I would like most about this career is being able
to work with all kinds of creatures and expressing my love of animals through my work. While I
dislike is having to put to sleep animals that once meant the world to their owner, but I will help
them not to suffer anymore.

I would enroll in the vet tech program at Lone Star College Tomball Campus if I am
successfully accepted during the summer registration but as of now I am taking my prerequisites

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to be able to be a candidate. As well I will be taking an internship at a community animal
hospital and be a volunteer at local animals shelter to be able to get the experience I need. After
completing my education and getting my degree I would need to be certified and licensed. Most
states will require to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) that would
be administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards. As well be a licensed
veterinary technician where I will be working at for a period of time. The fact is there are more
responsibilities that a veterinary technician would need to be prepared for than what other
sources information may have. It is a new experience to try and learn new skills to be used
efficiently with patients in the way to help them get better. In order to develop my skills
effectively it’ll be prudent to have workshops in working in the specific area and working with
others to attain the experience I need. Animal clinics and hospitals would be big employers that
would be in need of vet technicians. In which can be very demanding and contain workload that
can be hectic. Over the years I have developed many skills from coursework, extracurricular
activities and my total life experiences. I have used skills which are not limited to any one
academic discipline or knowledge area, but are transferable to many occupations. A prospective
employer would expect me to be able to apply the skills I have learned in college to the work
environment.Having energy and enthusiasm for the things I enjoy. Being friendly and
connecting with people Also being very observant and noticing things that are important to me.
As well being able to improvise, adapt and react quickly when necessary at work.

Work Cited
American Veterinary Medical Association - Home, www.avma.org/Pages/home.aspx.
“National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America.” National Association of Veterinary

Technicians in America, www.navta.net/.
“Summary.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,

www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinary-technologists-and-technicians.htm#tab-2.
“Monster.” Veterinary Technician Job at VCA ManTech, Inc. | Monster.com , Monster Worldwide, 3 Nov.

2017, job-openings.monster.com/Veterinary-Technician-Houston-TX-US-VCA-
AntechInc/31/17574b3b-b752-4679-8d25-186408c2cc67.

Pachtinger, Garret and Bridget McNally. "A Veterinary Technician & Veterinarian: A Personal Look at
Their Changing Roles." Veterinary Team Brief, Oct. 2015, pp. 44-49.
EBSCOhost,lscsproxy.lonestar.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?di
rect=true&AuthType=ip,cpid&custid=s1088435&db=a9h&AN=111866373&site=ehost-live.

“Summary.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinary-technologists-and-technicians.htm.

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