This question is designed to find out a couple of things:

How you would handle a stressful SITUATION, and whether you can balance responsibility with diplomacy. Your answer needs to involve standard safety procedures – like using a MUZZLE – while respecting the animal’s right to treatment as well as the owner’s pride. One good answer could be, “I would just SAY something like, “I’m sure he’s a SWEETHEART at home, but being here is obviously really stressful for him. Let’s take some precautions that will make sure we can do what we need to do to take care of him.” It would also be a good idea to reference learning that particular clinic’s POLICIES.

This question is designed to find out a couple of things:

How you would handle a stressful situation, and whether you can balance responsibility with diplomacy. Your answer needs to involve standard safety procedures – like using a muzzle – while respecting the animal’s right to treatment as well as the owner’s pride. One good answer could be, “I would just say something like, “I’m sure he’s a sweetheart at home, but being here is obviously really stressful for him. Let’s take some precautions that will make sure we can do what we need to do to take care of him.” It would also be a good idea to reference learning that particular clinic’s policies.