Principles and Techniques of Veterinary and AH Extension

CHANGING EXPECTATIONS FROM EMPLOYERS OF VETERINARIANS

The employers of veterinarians in the Indian context commonly include government,non-governmant and private organizations. Their expectations regarding the service of the veterinarians are as follows.

Expectations of employers of veterinarians in Government and non-government organizations

• Confidence and competence in discharging the duties
• Treating colleagues with respect
• Providing excellent care for patients and clients
• Developing and maintaining skill sets to support intellectual curiosity and continued professional development
• Improving upon and using self-care and life-balance skills.
• Ability to work in teams. 

Expectations of employers of veterinarians in private organizations

• Confidence and competence in discharging the duties
• Familiarising themselves with the routines and practices of the organisation and demonstration of the willingness to learn.
• Possession of team skills, leadership, and business acumen
• The private industry has the highest expectations for the newly recruited veterinarians in the area of attitudes, followed by skills, and finally by knowledge.
• The private industry expect that the vets must come into the industry with at least a basic knowledge of the organisation and processes within the organisation, and an understanding of products, solutions, and services - including those of competitors - as well as consumer behaviour