Careers in Veterinary Medicine –
TERMS to KNOW
By Honey Key
Career
• A chosen
pursuit;
profession or
occupation
Career Planning
• The steps one goes
through to find,
obtain, and
maintain a career
Career Profile
• An outline of a career including job
description, salary, education, skills needed,
benefits, etc.
North Austin Animal Hospital seeks experienced Veterinary
Technicians to join our fun and friendly team. We are dedicated
to active learning and advanced medical procedures. We are
looking for candidates with experience in the following areas:
surgical assistance, pharmacy duties, lab work, radiology,
monitoring of patients, maintaining anesthetized patients and
possess excellent customer service and communication skills.
Compensation includes a great hourly rate, health insurance,
401(k), vacation, and more. Please fax or email your resume to
Dr. Monica Silvers at: 512/459-0341 or msilvers@vetcor.com.
(posted 10/08)
Communication
• The exchange
of thoughts,
messages, or
information
Cover Letter
• A letter
accompanying
and introducing
a resume
Ethics
• A system of moral principles or values
Follow Up Letter
• A letter written after
an interview to
thank the hiring
business for their
time and recap your
skills and desire to
work for them
Job
• A regular
activity
performed
for
payment
Non-verbal Communication
• The unspoken
elements of
communication such
as facial expression,
posture, spatial cues,
and tone of voice
Occupation
• Another
word for
career
Reference
• A person who
is in a position
to recommend
another, as for
a job
Resume
• A brief account of
one’s professional
or work experience
and qualifications,
often submitted
with a job
application
Transferable Skills
• Skills leraned
through school,
work, or
experience that
can be put to use
in many situations
Verbal Communication
• The use of words to express ideas and feelings
to others