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To: Animal Shelter Employees Who Focus on Animal Husbandry, Training, or Medical Treatment

From: Undergraduate Researcher

Subject: Working in an Animal Shelter
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Disclaimer
This study is being distributed on behalf of an undergraduate student who has a strong interest in shelter medicine. By completing this survey, you are allowing this student to acquire their bachelor’s degree this coming spring. Your Organization has consented to be a participant organization for this project.

By completing this survey, you consent to release the information expressed in your answers to the researcher, participating organizations, and public members who attend a final research event. This is an anonymous survey, meaning all information shared is NOT connected to your personal identity. DO NOT include your name or contact information on your survey as it is unnecessary for this project.

Please answer all questions honestly and fully. For short answer questions please be as specific as possible. By following these terms, study results will be amply valid and influential.

Purpose
The purpose of this survey is to identify and understand the experiences of shelter medicine employees. The goal of this project is to expand and evolve shelter medicine discourse. Further, it is intended for organizational alternatives to be defined which prioritize the mental and physical well-being of employees.

Results
Data collected will be synthesized and presented at an event with other undergraduate research projects. Results will be shared with all participating organizations and will be accessible to the general public. This project has the potential to positively affect your day-to-day at your workplace and better inform animal shelter employers on a broader scale. Your opinion matters and your participation is very much appreciated.

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* 1. What is your occupational position?

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* 2. Please list the first 5 job duties of your position that come to mind.

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* 3. Please select the option that best describes how you feel about the statement below:

"I received/receive the appropriate training to complete my job duties safely and well"

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* 4. Please list your 3 MOST favourite job duties.

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* 5. Please list your 3 LEAST favourite job duties.

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* 6. Please list the 3 job duties you find MOST stressful.

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* 7. Please list any aspects of your job that you would like to change, if any.

(Please state a maximum of 5 items)

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* 8. Please select the option that best describes how you feel about the statement below:

"I experience emotional and/or physical burnout due to my job duties"

Burnout definition: "[A] state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity"(Mayoclinic, 2019).

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* 9. Please list any aspects of your job that have caused you emotional and/or physical burnout, if any.

(Please state a maximum of 5 items)

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* 10. Please select the option that best describes how you feel about the statement below:

"I know whom to talk to or where to go if I am feeling uncomfortable or unwell"

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