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CASPer TEST Practice Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
Describe a disappointment from your life. - ANSWER✔✔-I once applied for a veterinary technician
position at a veterinary emergency hospital. However, after a month had passed with no response, I sent
a follow-up email to inquire about my initial email. After another two weeks, I showed up to the clinic in
person to deliver my resume, but again I received no response. I was disappointed that I did not receive
even a rejection notification, however, I took this as a learning experience to better myself so that I can
be a more competitive applicant in the future.
Briefly describe a time when you hesitated or chose not to help someone. What were the reasons
behind your dilemma? - ANSWER✔✔-As a veterinary technician, I am still working during the pandemic.
One time, I was picking up a pet from the owner outside our clinic. When I received the pet's leash, I was
in the middle of explaining the exam procedure when the elderly owner dropped his phone. My initial
instinct was to bend down and help the owner retrieve his phone; however, in light of COVID-19, I
hesitated and chose not to help in order to limit contact to potentially contaminated surfaces. Although
this decision felt unnatural, I believe I made the right decision to protect the team of healthcare
professionals I work with, and this will in turn protect our clients.
Describe a time when you had to sacrifice something. - ANSWER✔✔-I spent most of college looking for
my passion. When I finally discovered my passion for veterinary medicine, I was in my second semester
of my junior year. In order to prepare for vet school applications, I needed to gather experience. I
volunteered many weekends at vaccine clinics, and gradually spent more and more time outside of my
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apartment, and away from my friends. I sacrificed my time that could have been spent with my friends
having fun, but ultimately I do not regret this decision as I was able to grow from the experience and get
closer to my dream.
Describe one time when your boss had to confront you about an issue with your work. - ANSWER✔✔-
When I first started as a veterinary technician, I was still learning what questions to ask in order to obtain
a brief history to report to the doctor. My boss confronted me because I took too long to obtain history.
Afterwards, I asked to see how the other technicians were taking history, and I learned about what
questions to ask, and how to document the answers succinctly.
Describe a past situation in which your ethics were challenged. - ANSWER✔✔-cheating
Describe a time when you used teamwork to solve a problem. - ANSWER✔✔-When I was volunteering at
a free vaccine clinic, there was a particularly fractious dog that would attempt to bite any person that got
too close. To solve this problem, we had one technician restraining the animal, one technician on
standby ready to jump in if anything happened, and the owners were present to distract the dog with
compliments and treats, while I was administering the vaccine.
Have you ever been at odds with a coworker? How did you handle this? - ANSWER✔✔-Yes. When I was
filling medication for a patient, I used a rubberband to tie together the drug formulary to the pill
container. My coworker angrily confronted me because she was upset that I wrapped the rubber band
around the container too many times. While I understood that this was an inconvenience for her, I was
not happy with the tone she used. I explained that I recognized her concern and agreed with her, and
that next time I would not wrap the rubberband so many times. However, I also asked her to speak in a
more professional and kindly manner, after which she calmed down and the issue was resolved.
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What is the greatest challenge you have ever faced and what did you do to overcome it? - ANSWER✔✔-
The greatest challenge I ever faced was when my family was against me pursuing vet school. My family
believed that doctors for animals were "less" than doctors for humans, even though they knew that I
was passionate about animal care. In the end, I realized that I would be the one working
What quality or personality trait is most important in the veterinary profession? - ANSWER✔✔-I believe
that you should look for candidates that are empathetic. While good grades and gpa are important, I
think it is even more important to look for individuals who can understand patients and what they are
going through. To be able to get down on their level, and put themselves in their shoes. Though we
might not have gone through exactly what they are going through, we have all felt disappointed or
scared (or whatever they are feeling), and apply that to the situation. I believe that great health care
stems from empathy.
Do you get frustrated or angry? - ANSWER✔✔-Frustration and anger are natural emotions that every
individual experiences. However, the way people handle their emotions differ. When I feel frustration or
anger, I step back and ask myself questions to calm down and think through the situation. By doing so, I
am able to better formulate a strategy to address the issue I am facing.
Tell me about a time that you made a mistake at work? - ANSWER✔✔-When I first started as a vet tech, I
wrongly told a client that we carried a brand of medication that they wanted. When the client showed
up, I apologized profusely that we did not carry the brand they had asked about, but that we did carry
the same medication under a different brand. From this experience, I learned to think carefully before
speaking, and to not be afraid to double check the accuracy of my statements before sharing them.
What do you do if a patient refuses to be seen by a PA? - ANSWER✔✔-First off, everyone is entitled to
what kind of provider they want to see. I would tell them what a PA is and that I work together with the
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physician to give the best possible care. I would also tell them about my education. If they still insist on
seeing a physician, I would thank them for listening ot me, and have them see the physician.
If the patient isn't comfortable with the provider or doesn't trust them, then we are not giving them the
best possible care.
Imagine that you witness your attending doing something that in your opinion does not fit the standard
of care. How would you react? - ANSWER✔✔-I would take a step back and analyze the situation and try
to understand the thought process of why the physician made that order
-If I was still unsure I would consult the ordering physician and try to determine why he chose that
treatment bc it could have been a mistake- made by me or by physician
- If I know with 100% certainty that it is a mikstake, I would not follow those orders and tell the
supervising physician that I am not comfortable with that
Your supervising physician or fellow PA are drunk at work, what would you do? - ANSWER✔✔-- Tell them
to go home and come back tomorrow because they are a danger to themselves and the patients.
- If my supervising physician refused then i would have to report him to the medical board because it is
my responsibility to ensure the safety of the pt's.
- As a medical provider he or she should know better and have the maturity to not treat patients when
they are intoxicated
Your patient is diagnosed with Syphalis but does not want to tell his wife. What would you do? -
ANSWER✔✔--You respect the pt's wishes and protect his privacy
-Medical provider does not impose personal belief or judgement on their patients
-However, you can encourage patient to openly talk about it with partner
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