Nervous students interview for vet program, are shocked to see dogs as their interviewers

by pawbuzz on in Dogs 44

A family of very dapper Fox Red Labradors have been helping Edinburgh Napier University sniff out the best vet students who are hopeful for recruitment.

Source: Edinburgh Napier University

The students probably went to their interviews expecting to face a stern professor, so they must have been pleasantly surprised when they saw the ‘interview panel’ included dad Simba, mother Tia, and puppy Fern.

The dogs put the students through their paces as they were let loose among applicants in a group discussion exercise, allowing staff to discreetly assess how comfortable they were with the playful dogs.

Jodie Smith, lecturer and program recruitment officer, said: “Having dogs present in interviews, in particular, good quality Labradors, tests the aptitude of potential students for dealing with animals.”

It also helped create a relaxing and fun environment, because university interviews can be stressful.

It didn’t hurt that the dogs were dressed up for the event, with Fern and Simba getting to share a tie to help them look their professional best.

Source: Edinburgh Napier University

However, these are not just any dogs. All three are training with the charity APPAWS to become therapy dogs for children and adults with autism. Heroes.

Labradors are particularly sought after for this type of work because of their sweet nature and work ethic. The ‘Fox Red’ Labradors are exactly the same as yellow and black labs, but a variation gene brings out the different colors.

So, for your next interview, be prepared for any surprises!

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44 thoughts on “Nervous students interview for vet program, are shocked to see dogs as their interviewers”

  18. Mark Abbeyman

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    Only time my boss had a dog at work was to leave it in the warehouse and so we would clean up after it. i took it to his office and put him in there; what a mess he made! The warehouse was stinking, and it was only a mini-dachshund!

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