Veterinarian

Paige Watson
Who? When? Where?
Who?
1 Dr. Michelle Parker, VMD

2 When?
April 28th, 2019

Where?
3 Glen Mills Veterinary Hospital
Why Did I Job Shadow Here?
➔ This was a career field that I wanted to pursue at one
point
➔ It is still in the field of medicine
➔ It was very difficult to find a medical professional to job
shadow because of HIPPA laws
➔ I work at GMVH
How I Spent the Day
 A Day in the Life
Non-Surgery Day
Appointments
01 Throughout the day, Dr.
Parker had appointments that
would last anywhere from 20
minutes to over an hour.
Tests
03 Often for diagnosis of a sick
appointment or just a routine
check up she would run tests
for anything that was needed.
Call Backs
02 In between appointments, she
would make calls to other
clients about lab results and
treatment plans.
Rounds
04 At the beginning and at the end
of the day she got an update
about all the in-hospital patients
and medical borders.
Communications in the
Workplace
➔ Very collaborative work environment

➔ Everyone was ready and willing to help one another on

what they needed help on

➔ Dr. Parker shared everything from the why, the how, and
the best approach for the situation

➔ I enjoy working in this environment

 Dental
1. Dentals
2. Dental X-Rays
3. Sights & Sounds
The Work Environment

Workstations
Treatment Area
Dental
Workstations Treatment Area
1. Notes 1. Tech Appointments
2. Schedule 2. Dr. Appointment
3. Sights & Sounds Treatments
3. Boarders
4. Sights & Sounds
 Waiting Area &
Reception
1. Check-In
2. Sights & Sounds
The Work Environment

Reception
Waiting Area
Exam Rooms
Exam Rooms
1. Dr. Appts
a. Emergencies
b. Re-Checks
c. Wellness/Sick Visits
2. Sights & Sounds
Could I see myself here?
➔ I can see myself here, but not as a permanent job.

➔ I work here in the summers and during the school

year

➔ It is a great environment at GMVH but it is not

somewhere I can see myself working as a
full-time job.
Insights into the Career
➔ Expect crazy and unpredictable hours

➔ Expect to work late most days

➔ Always expect an emergency client to come in right before

closing
➔ You may get emotional
Networking & Ending the Day
➔ GMVH is a very good contact for me to keep

➔ We finished the day by completing the interview questions

➔ We work together, yet if I didn’t, I would still stay in

contact

➔ She is a link to the medical world and to many more

opportunities
Thank You!