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Careers in Veterinary Medicine – TERMS to KNOW
By Honey Key
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Career
• A chosen pursuit; profession or occupation
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Career Planning
• The steps one goes through to find, obtain, and maintain a career
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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 [email protected]. (posted 10/08)
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Communication
• The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information
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Cover Letter
• A letter accompanying and introducing a resume
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Ethics• A system of moral principles or values
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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
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Job
• A regular activity performed for payment
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Non-verbal Communication
• The unspoken elements of communication such as facial expression, posture, spatial cues, and tone of voice
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Occupation
• Another word for career
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Reference
• A person who is in a position to recommend another, as for a job
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Resume
• A brief account of one’s professional or work experience and qualifications, often submitted with a job application
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Transferable Skills
• Skills leraned through school, work, or experience that can be put to use in many situations
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Verbal Communication
• The use of words to express ideas and feelings to others