Master 35 Auburn Veterinary Medicine interview questions covering clinical reasoning, animal welfare values, and program fit.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
At likely many points throughout your interview with the Auburn University veterinary medicine program, your interviewers will expect to hear about your influences for pursuing this career path. They want to hear much more than love for animals. With this question, they are probing for information on your previous education and studies and how they helped influence your choice.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"From middle school and beyond, I was intrigued by and excelled in biology. An elective zoology class in my high school, taught by a great teacher, pushed me to choose a career as a veterinarian. My passion for the veterinary field continued to grow through my undergraduate program and put me here at Auburn University today."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
When answering this question, focus on the part your education has played in your decision to become a vet. If you have had work experience or internships, take this opportunity to talk specifically about what you learned in the classroom that influenced your decision to apply for veterinary school at Auburn University.

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