Attribute | Overall mean score | Small animal (n = 715) | Food Animal (n = 42) | Equine (n = 40) | Mixed Animal (n = 155) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ethical | 3.74 | 3.75 | 3.76 | 3.59 | 3.77 |
Sound Judgment | 3.54 | 3.54 | 3.65 | 3.82 | 3.54 |
Communication | 3.53 | 3.61 | 3.42 | 3.31 | 3.46 |
Critical and Creative Thinking | 3.45 | 3.48 | 3.61 | 3.78 | 3.44 |
Personal Management Skills | 3.02 | 3 | 3.11 | 3.03 | 3.05 |
Empathy | 3.01 | 3.07 | 2.57 | 2.77 | 2.94 |
Collaboration | 2.74 | 2.84 | 2.98 | 2.89 | 2.85 |
Self-Initiated Learning | 2.71 | 2.72 | 2.92 | 2.71 | 2.76 |
Leadership/Mentoring | 2.48 | 2.43 | 2.67 | 2.37 | 2.52 |
Altruism | 2.47 | 2.31 | 2.24 | 2.34 | 2.39 |
Knowledge of the Veterinary Profession | 2.32 | 2.25 | 2.06 | 2.39 | 2.27 |