How to Answer: Have you ever been in a situation with an animal that became dangerous or a safety concern? How did you handle this situation?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Veterinary Technician job interview.
32. Have you ever been in a situation with an animal that became dangerous or a safety concern? How did you handle this situation?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The interviewer wants to know that while you enjoy working with animals, you understand that the role can at times, be dangerous. The interviewer is trying to determine how you react if there is a safety concern involving an animal and how much animal safety training you have had in previous roles.
Written by Lindsay Williams Ortega on March 7th, 2022
What You Should Say
Think about a time that you were working with an animal and felt like the situation became a safety concern or dangerous to yourself, coworkers, or even other animals. Discuss what you did to address the safety issue to be sure that everyone involved was out of danger. Talk about what you learned about the situation and what you would do differently in the future.
Written by Lindsay Williams Ortega on March 7th, 2022
Answer Example
"I have been in a situation where a dog was brought into the Emergency Clinic for a potential broken bone. He was in a great deal of pain and was rather aggressive. I realized pretty quickly that I needed to remove myself from the room so that he could calm down and I asked that the pet owner muzzle the dog. When I entered the room for the second time, I was able to give him medication that quickly eased his pain and made him more comfortable which eliminated his aggression."
Written by Lindsay Williams Ortega on March 7th, 2022