Veterinary Career Planning

Strategic career planning is an essential part of your working life. From your first job to your last, career planning is an ongoing endeavor in which priorities change periodically to match your evolving values and goals. The information and tools in this section will help you achieve your dreams.

Personal Mission Statement

Clarify your career goals with a personal mission statement.
Rate Your Values
Mission Template
Evaluate a Job

Vision Planning

Align your work, personal and family life with a vision plan.
Three easy steps
Rate Your Values

Goal Setting

Learn how to create well-defined goals to keep your career on track.
Stepping stones for goal setting
Create SMART goals
Real World Scenario

Mentoring

Access guidelines and tools to understand mentoring and ease your transition to practice.
Mentoring at a Glance
Mentoring Grows Up
Mentored Position or Externship?

Networking

Make strategic contacts, maximize your impact and make a strong impression through networking.
Use Networking to Your Advantage

Job Searching

Use these resources to connect with potential employers and learn how to get your career on the right track.
AAHA Career Center
AAHA Member Directory
Career Development Tools

Internships and Externships

Find the right internship or externship to supplement your education.
Externship Directory
Mentored Position or Internship?