Hey I'm not sure if this is the correct thread to post a question like this in, so please let me know if this doesn't belong, but I wanted to ask if anyone knew how the vet schools would like us to word our description/key responsibilities for our experiences (vet and otherwise). I've heard some people say that you just need to list out the things you did, and others say I need to show what I learned and basically tell the "story" of my experience. I wrote out two different descriptions based on the info I've gotten, which of these would be a better description?
1: I worked alongside the veterinarians and vet techs, helping to handle animals during exams, and helping to manage all of the animals staying in the hospital for treatment by administering medications, feeding meals, and walking all of the dogs. I was also in charge of the general upkeep for the hospital, and on top of locking up the clinic every weeknight, I cleaned each room every day, restocking supplies such as medications and needles. In the surgery room, I cleaned all of the surgical instruments, memorized the components for all of the surgical packs, and was trained to use an autoclave.
2: On my first day at this small, close-knit vet hospital, Dr. ________ said I would be a “jack of all trades;” on top of having a list of set responsibilities, I would frequently be asked to help out wherever needed. From making surgery packs and restraining patients during exams to cleaning and helping with emergencies, no two shifts were the same. I had very challenging days carrying euthanized animals out of the hospital and very rewarding days returning recovered animals to their owners, but every night as I locked up the clinic, I felt exhausted and extremely proud of the work I had done.
