Prepare for UT vet school interviews with 40 questions covering clinical reasoning, animal welfare ethics, and veterinary aptitude.
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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.
You cannot give a wrong answer to this personal interest question. Think back to any of the founding fathers (and mothers!) of animal medicine and whose story resonates with you the most. They may have overcome something you can relate to or discovered/created/invented something you admire. It's also a great idea to think of the most burning question you would have for that individual. Add passion to your answer so the interviewers can sense a genuine interest.

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.
"If I could meet anyone in the history of veterinary medicine, I would meet Dr. Sophia Yin. She was a trailblazer regarding force-free and positive reinforcement training for dogs. She developed many admirable methods and training options for veterinarians and pet owners."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
If you are entering the field of veterinary medicine, you must have someone you admire. If not, research people in the history of veterinary medicine, so you have an excellent response to this question.

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