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17008 - Associate Working Interviews Instructions

1. After extending the opportunity for your associate veterinarian
candidate to participate in a working interview and they have
accepted, we recommend the following working interview steps.

2. Make hotel, flight and/or transportation arrangements at your
expense for candidate when applicable.

3. Schedule the working interview for one to two days. Make sure all
owners are present during the scheduled timeframe.

4. Prepare the agenda for the one to two days the candidate will be
present

5. Assign key individuals to assist, oversee and accompany the
candidate during the working interview according to the agenda.
6. Engage the healthcare team. Let them know approximately one

week in advance when the candidate will be participating in the

working interview. Let them know the agenda that has been mapped
out for their visit.
7. Encourage the team to interact with the candidate.

Once the candidate arrives,
1. Depending when the candidate arrives, the first meeting should be

offsite over breakfast, lunch or dinner with the owner(s). Take this
time for in person introductions if this has not occurred. Address any
additional questions you may have as well as the candidate since

your last interview.
2. Present and review the agenda.

3. Have the candidate sign working interview release form.
4. Provide a tour of the practice(s) that includes introductions to each

healthcare team member.
5. In addition, introduce the designated individuals to the candidate

that will be assisting the candidate throughout the working
interview.

6. Stick to the agenda.

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