FAQs

Think about the answer and what you would do, then go to the following pages to see how your EMS coordinators and older peers would answer them.

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  1. What should I do when I don’t know or am unsure about something I’ve been asked to do?
  2. I’m not sure if I can ask to do a bit more?
  3. What should I do if I’m unhappy on my placement?
  4. I’m embarrassed because I get nervous around horses – I’m training to be a vet, surely I should be good at handling them already? How do I get around this on my equine placement?
  5. I already feel confident handling all animals – does this mean I don’t need to do pre-clinical EMS?
  6. How long is a week? I’ve been working until 7pm every day for 7 days, including Saturday and Sunday.
  7. What do I do if I think I’ve seen a welfare case, or something that makes me feel uncomfortable?
  8. I thought I would be able to earn money in the holidays and now I’m not going to have time. How do I choose a placement that will definitely pay me?