Table 3.
Breakdown (number and percent) of the hiring strategies that respondents may have used, or were currently using, to assist in hiring an animal health technician (n = 305)
| Hiring strategy | Number of practices | Percentage of practices |
|---|---|---|
| Provincial veterinary newsletter | 178 | 58.4% |
| “Word of mouth” advertising | 150 | 49.2% |
| Posted an advertisement at a AHT college | 130 | 42.6% |
| Not advertising, but will screen “unsolicited” applicants | 91 | 29.8% |
| Looking to hire a former student | 90 | 29.5% |
| Contact college for background on graduates | 82 | 26.9% |
| Other | 40 | 13.1% |
| Visit college to meet with potential applicants | 23 | 7.5% |
AHT — Animal health technician.