Walk into Small Animal Surgery interview day with stories that connect

Question practice

Questions drawn from the realities of Small Animal Surgery

Practise explaining the clinical decisions, patient conversations and career experiences that matter in Small Animal Surgery—then handle follow-ups that ask for evidence behind your first answer.

1. 01

   Tell us about a specific surgical case or experience with a small animal that solidified your desire to pursue a residency in Small Animal Surgery.

2. 02

   A client calls worried about their dog's bandage being wet and slipping after an orthopedic procedure; how would you instruct them over the phone and what would be your next steps?

3. 03

   You are performing a complex orthopedic surgery, and the veterinary technician assisting you is distracted and making errors; how do you address the situation in the operating room?

4. 04

   You are involved in a research study requiring a particular surgical intervention on client-owned small animals; how do you balance the ethical considerations of research protocols with individual patient care?

5. 05

   How do you integrate evidence-based medicine into your daily decision-making for small animal surgical cases?

6. 06

   What challenges do you anticipate in a small animal surgery residency, and how would you address them within our program's structure?