Finding the Right Job…
…What 30 Years in
Practice Has Taught Me
R.A. Dubensky DVM
Introduction
 Life
 Expert
 Perspective
Memorable Cases
Memorable Cases
Memorable Cases
Memorable Cases
Qualities Necessary to Find
the Right Job
 Integrity
 Reliability
 Ability to get along
 Enthusiasm
 Inspiration
 Appreciation for
Human-Animal Bond
Integrity
“You don’t have much experience, but I’m impressed
by how you’ve blown it out of proportion.”
Qualities
 Reliability
 Ability to get along
 Enthusiasm
Inspiration
Appreciation of the
Human – Animal Bond
Human – Animal Bond
Human – Animal Bond
Fundamentals of Practice
 Do No Harm
 Do not get hurt
 Reputation is most
important
Fundamentals of Practice
 History & PE
 Tell them what you
think, but you are not
the last word
 Do it right the first time
Fundamentals of Practice
 Veterinarians are
colleagues
 Act, speak, dress
professionally
 Thank the client
Job Search - Warnings
 Upkeep of Facility
 Staff
 Significant Other (who
is it exactly that you are
working for?)
Job Search – Practice Philosophy
• JOB LISTINGS
• Looking for a unique opportunity and a wonderful future with a progressive,
fast growing practice? We want you. Must be compassionate, dedicated,
kind, ethical, enthusiastic, conscientious, self-motivated, able to multi-task and
work well with others, have good instincts, and be open to new ideas. We
seek someone with excellent communication skills and flexibility, a “take
charge” person with a gentle touch and a sunny disposition. Good surgical
skills and an interest in alternative medicine and exotics a plus but will train
any qualified individual with a license, and a heartbeat. Come join our
hardworking, but not too hard, high quality, eager to please, competent staff
who are always cheerful, have a great sense of humor and are personality
problem free. Our well equipped, established, state of the art, fully
computerized, always recently renovated practice is nestled in a bucolic,
pristine, historical country village setting but close to all major metropolitan
areas where exceptional outdoor and indoor recreational activities abound.
Enjoy a family oriented but tolerant community and a loyal, upscale,
compliant, multi-pet clientele. We offer very attractive compensation (you
name your price) for very little work. Great benefits package includes health,
401K, continuing education, professional liability, bonuses, unlimited
vacations, generous salary with a percentage of gross. No after hours
emergencies and a very flexible work schedule. Will pay all relocation
expenses, free housing available or will finance your new home at 0%. Buy in
potential after 1 month if you can rectal cows.
Referral or Euthanasia –
Not Always An Option
Job Search – People
Job Search – Place
Job Details
 Salary
 Benefits
 Commission
Job Details
Job Details
 Work Schedule
 Emergency
– Do no harm
– Think quickly, formulate
a plan, improve skills,
build confidence
– Make best memories
Emergency
Conclusion
 Our profession requires both
manual and mental skills.
 You will be happy if you are
good at it and you challenge
yourself. You will be a good
practitioner if you put in the
time.
 Practice requires practice.
 With patience and hard
work, you will acquire the
skills and be fulfilled.

Finding the Right Job

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    Finding the RightJob… …What 30 Years in Practice Has Taught Me R.A. Dubensky DVM
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    Qualities Necessary toFind the Right Job  Integrity  Reliability  Ability to get along  Enthusiasm  Inspiration  Appreciation for Human-Animal Bond
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    Integrity “You don’t havemuch experience, but I’m impressed by how you’ve blown it out of proportion.”
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    Qualities  Reliability  Abilityto get along  Enthusiasm
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    Fundamentals of Practice Do No Harm  Do not get hurt  Reputation is most important
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    Fundamentals of Practice History & PE  Tell them what you think, but you are not the last word  Do it right the first time
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    Fundamentals of Practice Veterinarians are colleagues  Act, speak, dress professionally  Thank the client
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    Job Search -Warnings  Upkeep of Facility  Staff  Significant Other (who is it exactly that you are working for?)
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    Job Search –Practice Philosophy • JOB LISTINGS • Looking for a unique opportunity and a wonderful future with a progressive, fast growing practice? We want you. Must be compassionate, dedicated, kind, ethical, enthusiastic, conscientious, self-motivated, able to multi-task and work well with others, have good instincts, and be open to new ideas. We seek someone with excellent communication skills and flexibility, a “take charge” person with a gentle touch and a sunny disposition. Good surgical skills and an interest in alternative medicine and exotics a plus but will train any qualified individual with a license, and a heartbeat. Come join our hardworking, but not too hard, high quality, eager to please, competent staff who are always cheerful, have a great sense of humor and are personality problem free. Our well equipped, established, state of the art, fully computerized, always recently renovated practice is nestled in a bucolic, pristine, historical country village setting but close to all major metropolitan areas where exceptional outdoor and indoor recreational activities abound. Enjoy a family oriented but tolerant community and a loyal, upscale, compliant, multi-pet clientele. We offer very attractive compensation (you name your price) for very little work. Great benefits package includes health, 401K, continuing education, professional liability, bonuses, unlimited vacations, generous salary with a percentage of gross. No after hours emergencies and a very flexible work schedule. Will pay all relocation expenses, free housing available or will finance your new home at 0%. Buy in potential after 1 month if you can rectal cows.
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    Referral or Euthanasia– Not Always An Option
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    Job Details  Salary Benefits  Commission
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    Job Details  WorkSchedule  Emergency – Do no harm – Think quickly, formulate a plan, improve skills, build confidence – Make best memories
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    Conclusion  Our professionrequires both manual and mental skills.  You will be happy if you are good at it and you challenge yourself. You will be a good practitioner if you put in the time.  Practice requires practice.  With patience and hard work, you will acquire the skills and be fulfilled.