University of Prince Edward Island Atlantic Veterinary College
Charlottetown, PE
Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 28% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a low stress level, and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as low stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about experiences witnessing veterinarians facing challenges, the role of veterinarians in society, challenges in the veterinary field, personal goal setting and achievement, decision-making processes in difficult situations, handling conflicts, earning trust, and dealing with difficult individuals or unexpected changes. Some respondents mentioned questions related to the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, possibly indicating a nondisclosure agreement.
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Describe a time where you witnessed a veterinarian face a challenge and how did they overcome that challenge? What was the outcome?
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What do you think will bring you joy in vet med?
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What role do veterinarian's play in society?
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How do you feel about euthanasia?
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What challenges do veterinarians face?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Prince Edward Island Atlantic Veterinary College discussed various aspects of veterinary medicine, including challenges, compassionate care, problem-solving scenarios, interpersonal skills, and professional experiences. The interview format may have been an MMI with nondisclosure agreements based on mentions of follow-up questions and innovative problem-solving scenarios throughout the responses.
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What brings you joy in vet med?
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What is a challenge facing vet medicine currently?
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Give a description of the most interesting case you had observed
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What are some ways to deal with compassion fatigue giving examples from your vet-related experiences.
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What is the role of the veterinarian in society?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Prince Edward Island Atlantic Veterinary College discussed various scenarios such as handling emergency situations personally, resolving conflicts with clients, demonstrating integrity, and coming up with creative solutions to problems. Additionally, some respondents mentioned questions related to trust, overcoming weaknesses, and thinking outside the box. It appears that the interview may have been in an MMI format, with some respondents noting non-disclosure agreements possibly in place due to the nature of the questions.
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What does OneHealth mean to you?
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You see a classmate taking unauthorised drugs from the stock room. How do you approach the situation?
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A follow up to my answer about the challenges veterinarians face, to describe how a vet I've shadowed responded to conflict with a client, not a difficult question but needs some thought.
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None of them were difficult. It was a really great convo about my experiences and how they shaped my knowledge of veterinary medicine.
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Wanted to know about integrity - what was a time you had to get someone to trust you
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had a closed file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 7+ hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent more than $500.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Charlottetown Airport (YYG)
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via montreal
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philly to toronto to charlottetown
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YYG
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Minneapolis-St.Paul, Toronto, Charlottetown
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Jacksonville, FL to Portland, ME then rented a car
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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rodd
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Super 8
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Rodd’s Royalty
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Rodd Royalty Hotel
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Rodd Royalty
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reviewing behavioral interview questions on SDN, practicing their answers with friends or family, seeking advice from current students or professionals, and participating in mock interviews to improve their communication and confidence. Many emphasized the importance of practicing out loud, avoiding sounding rehearsed, and using real-life examples to support their responses.
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reviewed my application; looked on Reddit and SDN for tips
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SDN, reviewing DVM 360,
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Practice speaking clearly and confidently
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Had parents/school advisor/ spouse mock interview me
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Read questions on SDN, went over my experiences in depth and thought about potential questions, spoke with veterinarians for advice.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendliness and welcoming nature of the faculty, staff, and students they encountered during the admissions process. They appreciated the relaxed and supportive atmosphere, the personal interactions, and the sense of belonging that was fostered, which helped to alleviate stress and make the experience positive and memorable.
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My interviewers were friendly and it was far less stressful than I thought it was going to be
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the faculty were very nice and answered my questions
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Friendly students and staff, very nice tour of the facilities.
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The close-knit community
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Their large facility, the students capacity to be both smart and engaging, their research opportunities
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed frustration with long waiting times during the interview process, the lack of thorough tours or information about facilities, and the impact of weather or seasonal limitations on their experience. Suggestions included improving scheduling to minimize wait times, providing more comprehensive tours, and ensuring that facilities are accessible regardless of external factors.
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n/a
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The weather on the island
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Really short interview time, seemed like it went too fast.
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The snowstorm
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Nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time to not stress as much about the interview, as it was more relaxed and conversational than anticipated. They also mentioned the importance of being prepared with a variety of different experiences to discuss, being mindful of time zone changes when traveling, and not needing to talk about veterinary medicine exclusively during the interview.
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to know more about one health- i mentioned it but they asked a follow up question that I didn't really know how to answer
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Not to stress so much about the interview.
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Be ready for the time zone change when traveling, it may mess your sleep cycle and thus your interview experience.
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Nothing, I felt very prepared and nothing came as a shock.
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Not to stress as much about the whole day
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process to be relaxed and conversational, with a welcoming and engaging atmosphere at the school. They appreciated the friendly staff, community feeling, and advice to be specific in their answers, while also noting areas for improvement in organization and interview preparation.
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overall, very relaxed and it felt like a conversation!
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The interview was very conversational and the committee members were engaged with me.
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The school is competitve to get into, but the atmosphere is very laid back and engaging.
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They need to refine their organization a little bit for the interview day, but since it was the first year they implemented the new way of doing things, it's understandable.
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Really great school and the community feeling I got was amazing.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest longer interview times, automation of the application system with online components for tracking progress, and providing a clear schedule for interviews and decision notification dates to reduce confusion and improve communication.
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Longer interview time, even the interviewers seemed rushed between applicants
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It would be really nice if there was some way to automate the application system. I know certain schools have an online component so you can see the status and progress of your application. For example, it shows you whether all your supplemental documents (such as GRE results), have been received. That would be a nice touch to implement so all the applicants are constantly bombarding the admissions office with emails to check on the status of their application.
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Online supplementals please!
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There was a bit of confusion since my interview was postponed for inclement weather, they need to have a bit better back up plan during such circumstances.
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None - Jack MacDougall is very helpful. You should message him with any questions.
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