Four Honest Questions from a Veteran CVT

I’ve been a CVT for a very long time, and it’s only been a short while since I’ve been out of the field. Over these past years I’ve come to realize my passion for this work has never diminished. I still love it. And I still love all of you. I’ve dreamt of our collective future in many contexts.

Now, in my elder age, I’ve got a blog: confidesinanimals.com. I’m redesigning myself! I share my stories there. With this survey, your sharing helps me find our commonalities. And sharing our stories can be the bridge between our generations and with each other. And, through that, I feel like a bridge builder.

You are given surveys all the time. This one will speak to your heart and soul. That’s where your gifts are! That’s where your power lives. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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* When I get home after a killer shift/day: (Choose as many as you wish.)

I have to attend to family/tasks, so there’s no time for myself.

I think about the shift/day in my mind while getting something to eat.

I am usually annoyed.

I have a good cry.

I crack a cold one and don’t give it another thought.

Other (please specify)

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* At work, I feel safe and appreciated so that: (Choose as many as you wish.)

I can express myself freely.

I know that everyone has my back.

They know I have their back, too.

I really don’t think about leaving my job.

I really don’t think about leaving my career.

Other (please specify)

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* If you could add something to your work-related self-care, which of the following might help? (Choose as many as you wish.)

Small peer support groups

Mentorship from someone in your field

Assistance with child care at the work place

Mentorship from someone outside of my field

A system in place for debriefing after difficult cases

Other (please specify)

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* (Optional) Please rank these possible work-related self-care resources.
Which seem most important/likely to enhance your work-related well-being?

	Forget this!	Don't think I'd go for this	Not a bad idea	I'd like this a lot!	Would rock my world!
Small peer support groups	Small peer support groups Forget this!	Small peer support groups Don't think I'd go for this	Small peer support groups Not a bad idea	Small peer support groups I'd like this a lot!	Small peer support groups Would rock my world!
Mentorship from someone in your field	Mentorship from someone in your field Forget this!	Mentorship from someone in your field Don't think I'd go for this	Mentorship from someone in your field Not a bad idea	Mentorship from someone in your field I'd like this a lot!	Mentorship from someone in your field Would rock my world!
Assistance with child care at the work place	Assistance with child care at the work place Forget this!	Assistance with child care at the work place Don't think I'd go for this	Assistance with child care at the work place Not a bad idea	Assistance with child care at the work place I'd like this a lot!	Assistance with child care at the work place Would rock my world!
Mentorship from someone outside of my field	Mentorship from someone outside of my field Forget this!	Mentorship from someone outside of my field Don't think I'd go for this	Mentorship from someone outside of my field Not a bad idea	Mentorship from someone outside of my field I'd like this a lot!	Mentorship from someone outside of my field Would rock my world!
A system in place for debriefing after difficult cases	A system in place for debriefing after difficult cases Forget this!	A system in place for debriefing after difficult cases Don't think I'd go for this	A system in place for debriefing after difficult cases Not a bad idea	A system in place for debriefing after difficult cases I'd like this a lot!	A system in place for debriefing after difficult cases Would rock my world!
Other (describe in comment box that follows this question)	Other (describe in comment box that follows this question) Forget this!	Other (describe in comment box that follows this question) Don't think I'd go for this	Other (describe in comment box that follows this question) Not a bad idea	Other (describe in comment box that follows this question) I'd like this a lot!	Other (describe in comment box that follows this question) Would rock my world!

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* Other work-related self-care resources you'd like to suggest? Please share your ideas.

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* Briefly, finish this sentence: When I began my career in veterinary medicine, I never in a million years imagined….

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* Contact Info (optional)
If you'd like me to respond to you directly, please let me know your name and contact information. Or, you can email me at confidesinanimals@gmail.com.

Four Honest Questions from a Veteran CVT

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* When I get home after a killer shift/day: (Choose as many as you wish.)

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* At work, I feel safe and appreciated so that: (Choose as many as you wish.)

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* If you could add something to your work-related self-care, which of the following might help? (Choose as many as you wish.)

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* (Optional) Please rank these possible work-related self-care resources. Which seem most important/likely to enhance your work-related well-being?

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* Other work-related self-care resources you'd like to suggest? Please share your ideas.

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* Briefly, finish this sentence: When I began my career in veterinary medicine, I never in a million years imagined….

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* Contact Info (optional)If you'd like me to respond to you directly, please let me know your name and contact information. Or, you can email me at confidesinanimals@gmail.com.

* (Optional) Please rank these possible work-related self-care resources.
Which seem most important/likely to enhance your work-related well-being?

* Contact Info (optional)
If you'd like me to respond to you directly, please let me know your name and contact information. Or, you can email me at confidesinanimals@gmail.com.