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Careers-NAVTA
5.
NAVTA Survey
Please complete these simple questions to help us with a small research project.
1.
How old are you?
18-30
31-45
46-65
over 65
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)
3.
Are you a member of professional associations? [check all that apply]
NAVTA
State Vet Tech Association
Specialty Group
Other (please specify)
4.
Why did you choose this career path?
Convenience
It pays well
Passionate about a future career in the field
Love of animals
Other (please specify)
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
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)
7.
What activities are you involved in outside of work?
Church
Community organizations
School organizations
Social clubs
Boards and commissions
Other (please specify)
8.
How do you obtain continuing education / professional development 'points'?
Online CE
Attend national conferences
Employer in-house CE programs
Attend state conferences
Print magazines with CE [like the NAVTA Journal]
Attend specialty conferences
Other (please specify)
9.
Please rank these CE choices in terms of most cost effective
most cost effective
least cost effective
N/A
Employer in-house CE programs
most cost effective
least cost effective
N/A
Attend national conferences
most cost effective
least cost effective
N/A
Attend state conferences
most cost effective
least cost effective
N/A
Attend specialty conferences
most cost effective
least cost effective
N/A
Online CE
most cost effective
least cost effective
N/A
Print magazines with CE [like the NAVTA Journal]
most cost effective
least cost effective
N/A
Other (please specify)
10.
Do you attend veterinary conferences?
Yes
No [if no, you have completed the survey, thank you!]
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)
12.
Why do you attend veterinary conferences? [check all that apply]
My boss/school pays for it
I like to network in my field
The conference location is a destination I want to visit
I like to get out of the office
I like the professional development
I need the CE to stay credentialed
Other (please specify)