Tasks Concerning HMP

1. Career path: If you wanted to follow in the career oath of someone at your site, what would you need to make this happen?
If I was serious about this career I don't need to worry about if others feel I will succeed or not. Also, I need to take the appropriate classes in college for my major and probably transfer to a school that has a great program (veterianarian). Although theres many years of school, Dr. B said it was worth it in the end and he doesn't do it for the money, but simply because he likes being able to help hurt animals that need care.
2. Workload: How does the organization distribute the level of work among the staff? How equitable do you believe the distribution is?
Chateau Hospital doesn't have an abundance amount of staff so there is usually only about 4 others working, not including Dr. B. There is usually one kennel person who cleans the runs, feeds the animals, bathes them, and does all of the "dirty" work, and there is 1-2 desk people upfront depending on how busy the day is planned to be, and sometimes there are 2 technicians who order and assist Dr. B with patients. Throughout the day though, staff may switch out such as technicians and front desk ladies. I definitely do feel like the schedule there is very organized and efficient. All of the staff help each other equally, so there is mutual respect between everyone.
3.Tasks:What types of tasks are you discovering that you enjoy or excel at completing? Which ones are less attractive or fufilling?
Since I do not work at the hospital I am not allowed to touch the animals as far as doing procedures, etc. ,but I have filled vaccines before which is pretty easy to do. Also, I could bathe the dogs,but i prefer not to because most of the time the kennel staff becomes soaked by water and smell like a wet dog by the end of the wash.

Interpersonal Skills

1. Culture: How would you describe the culture within your organization (ways in which co workers interact or don't interact) and how does this fit your "ideal" employer?  I feel like my mentorship's employers work very well together and they use teamwork 99.9% of the time. For example, if a technician needs help with a spa, he/she will ask the kennel helper to assist with holding down the dog, clipping nails, etc. This attitude at work I feel is effective in order to get work done and I feel if you are going to work with others you should be a good team member and help others while doing your part. 
2. Collaboration: Describe the way in which the organization collaborates with other groups in the area.  Although my mentorship is not the only animal hospital in the area, Dr. B makes it important that he respects other clinics located near Chateau Hospital. Also, if there is a case  that is too serious for Chateau,such as serious surgery, they will send the patient to UGA to get helped. CAH also helps with organizations that deal with homeless animals and we help them get healthier to ensure they can find a home. 
3. Mentoring: In what ways have you experienced or witnessed either informal or formal mentoring taking place within the organization, other than the mentoring you are experiencing? Dr. B ensures that all technicians and staff are properly clothed and no tattoos are exposed for patients to see. He does not like the use of foul language or loud talking at the hospital, but yet when he does converse with his staff about non work business it tends to be informal use of language. The conversations among staff members are also usually informal because they have developed friendships from working together so long. When Dr. B is talking to parents of patients he uses "yes ma'am" and "yes sir" if someone asks him a question; when staff answers the phones, their voices are "trained" to be very cheery and pleasant at all times.