CVM Simulated Client

Overview

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Utah State University is looking for simulated clients to assist in teaching professional-grade communication skills to our veterinary students.

 

As a part of our Clinical Communications program, our simulated clients are given a simulated veterinary scenario to study and play out with the students and their coaches. You will be expected to embrace the role of an animal owner who is seeking professional veterinary guidance and/or medical treatment. Your ability to adopt the role, eb & flow with a range of emotions and concerns, and provide believable responses, will be important in helping our students to see how their communication impacts the people they’ll encounter as veterinarians.

 

The following are the dates for Training (TBD) and Class (8 am-12 pm):

• Feb 16-25 - Training Sessions TBD (flexible times)
• Feb 26 - Class
• March 5 - Class
• March 12 - NO CLASS
• March 19 - NO CLASS
• March 26 - Class
• March 26 - April 1 Training Sessions TBD (Flexible times)
• April 2 - Class
• April 9 - Class
• April 16 - Class
• April 16-22 - Training Sessions TBD
• April 23 - Assessments

Please check your schedule before applying.

Simulated learning is a fun way to help our students practice real situations. A sort of “rehearsal for the real world”, if you will.

 

Responsibilities

• Study and memorize specific scenarios & the facts within.
• Work cooperatively in a team setting.
• Be punctual and dependable.
• Give constructive feedback (Some training provided).
• Receive constructive feedback & develop your skills as a simulated client.
• Wear character appropriate attire in order to embrace your role as an animal owner.

Qualifications

• Willingness to be audio and video recorded for educational purposes.
• Some basic knowledge of animals (Dog, Cat, Equine, Farm... etc).
• Acting experience is an advantage, but not required (Some training provided).
• Ability to commit to the time needed to fulfill the job duties.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application 

• When submitting your cover letter, we ask that you focus on 2 things: your experience with animals & what kind, and any acting/simulation experience you have.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$17.00 Per Hour

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

College/Department Highlights

The CVM Simulated Client will be joining the college at an exciting point of transformation. Currently, the USU College of Veterinary Medicine participates in a "2+2" program with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University and the broader Washington-Idaho-Montana-Utah (WIMU) Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine, which provides instruction to 30 students in each class cohort. However, in 2022 the state of Utah approved the creation of a full four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program at USU, with the goal of admitting its inaugural class of 40 students in the fall of 2025 and supporting a class size of 80 veterinary students in subsequent years. The new college is the only veterinary medical education program in Utah.

 

The Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to providing top-tier education and training to the next generation of veterinarians. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, innovative teaching methods, and a commitment to excellence in veterinary care. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of veterinary medicine.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable educa