Tell us about your experience with and thoughts on handling blood and other fluids. You will be subject to difficult scenarios in your role as a veterinarian. How do you feel about this?

"I have never been a queasy individual, and I fully understand the types of cases I will see in my career as a veterinarian. I work part-time at our local emergency animal shelter and have seen many situations involving blood. Rather than think about the gore, I remember that I'm a helpless animal who needs my assistance. I believe this mentality will get me through any gruesome or undesirable situation."

Focus on describing when you have assisted with blood draws, watched surgeries, or assisted with procedures involving blood and other fluids. Let the interviewers know you can handle the sight of blood, which you will be exposed to often as a veterinary student and veterinarian.