Exit this survey Careers-NAVTA 1. NAVTA Survey Please complete these simple questions to help us with a small research project. Question Title * 1. How old are you? 18-30 31-45 46-65 over 65 Question Title * 2. What is your level of education [in veterinary medicine] On-the-job training Veterinary Assistant Associates degree in Veterinary Technology Bachelors degree in Veterinary Technology VTS - Veterinary Technician Specialist Veterinarian Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Are you a member of professional associations? [check all that apply] NAVTA State Vet Tech Association Specialty Group Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. Why did you choose this career path? Passionate about a future career in the field Love of animals Convenience It pays well Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. How long have you been working in this industry? less than 1 year 1-3 years 3-5 years 5-10 years 10-20 years over 20 years Question Title * 6. Would you consider yourself: Shy; I have a difficult time speaking Outgoing; a people person who likes new experiences Only comfortable in familiar settings Reserved and confident; I will speak if I must Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. What activities are you involved in outside of work? Church Community organizations School organizations Social clubs Boards and commissions Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. How do you obtain continuing education / professional development 'points'? Online CE Employer in-house CE programs Attend national conferences Print magazines with CE [like the NAVTA Journal] Attend state conferences Attend specialty conferences Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Please rank these CE choices in terms of most cost effective most cost effective least cost effective N/A Attend national conferences Attend national conferences most cost effective Attend national conferences Attend national conferences Attend national conferences Attend national conferences least cost effective Attend national conferences N/A Employer in-house CE programs Employer in-house CE programs most cost effective Employer in-house CE programs Employer in-house CE programs Employer in-house CE programs Employer in-house CE programs least cost effective Employer in-house CE programs N/A Print magazines with CE [like the NAVTA Journal] Print magazines with CE [like the NAVTA Journal] most cost effective Print magazines with CE [like the NAVTA Journal] Print magazines with CE [like the NAVTA Journal] Print magazines with CE [like the NAVTA Journal] Print magazines with CE [like the NAVTA Journal] least cost effective Print magazines with CE [like the NAVTA Journal] N/A Online CE Online CE most cost effective Online CE Online CE Online CE Online CE least cost effective Online CE N/A Attend state conferences Attend state conferences most cost effective Attend state conferences Attend state conferences Attend state conferences Attend state conferences least cost effective Attend state conferences N/A Attend specialty conferences Attend specialty conferences most cost effective Attend specialty conferences Attend specialty conferences Attend specialty conferences Attend specialty conferences least cost effective Attend specialty conferences N/A Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. Do you attend veterinary conferences? Yes No [if no, you have completed the survey, thank you!] Question Title * 11. What is your professional attire of choice when attending a conference? Scrubs Jeans, t-shirt and comfortable shoes Khakis and a button down A business suit A dress and heels Other (please specify) Question Title * 12. Why do you attend veterinary conferences? [check all that apply] The conference location is a destination I want to visit My boss/school pays for it I like to get out of the office I like to network in my field I like the professional development I need the CE to stay credentialed Other (please specify) Done