Veterinary Technician On-the-Job Training Evaluation Form
Evaluate a veterinary technician trainee’s hands-on performance, safety, professionalism, communication, and readiness during on-the-job training.
Trainee and Evaluation Details
Trainee Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Evaluator Name
*
Evaluator Role / Title
*
Clinic / Practice Name or Training Site
*
Department / Area of Rotation
*
Please Select
Small Animal
Large Animal
Emergency / Urgent Care
Surgery
Internal Medicine
Dentistry
Diagnostic Imaging
Exotics
Reception / Client Services
Other
Evaluation Date
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 -
Month
 -
Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Training Stage / Level
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Please Select
Orientation
Supervised Practice
Independent Practice
Final Review
Other
Clinical Skills and Procedure Performance
Animal Handling and Restraint
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Rows
Needs Improvement
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Not Observed
Safe and appropriate animal handling and restraint
1
2
3
4
Vital Signs Collection
*
Rows
Needs Improvement
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Not Observed
Collects temperature, pulse, respiration, and other vital signs accurately
5
6
7
8
Medication Preparation and Administration Assistance
*
Rows
Needs Improvement
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Not Observed
Prepares medications correctly and assists with administration under supervision
9
10
11
12
Sample Collection and Labeling
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Rows
Needs Improvement
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Not Observed
Collects and labels samples accurately and according to clinic procedure
13
14
15
16
Sterilization and Instrument Handling
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Rows
Needs Improvement
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Not Observed
Handles instruments properly and follows sterilization protocols
17
18
19
20
Exam Room Setup and Cleanup
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Rows
Needs Improvement
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Not Observed
Prepares and restores exam rooms efficiently and thoroughly
21
22
23
24
Anesthesia or Surgical Assistance
Rows
Needs Improvement
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Not Observed
Assists appropriately with anesthesia monitoring or surgical procedures when applicable
25
26
27
28
Record Accuracy
*
Rows
Needs Improvement
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Not Observed
Documents patient information and records accurately and completely
29
30
31
32
Safety, Infection Control, and Compliance
PPE Use
*
Consistently follows
Usually follows
Needs improvement
Not observed
Sanitation and Infection Control
*
Consistently follows
Usually follows
Needs improvement
Not observed
Safe Animal Handling
*
Consistently follows
Usually follows
Needs improvement
Not observed
Sharps and Object Safety
*
Consistently follows
Usually follows
Needs improvement
Not observed
Adherence to Clinic Protocols
*
Consistently follows
Usually follows
Needs improvement
Not observed
Safety Concern or Corrective Action Observed
Communication, Professionalism, and Teamwork
Communication with veterinarians, technicians, clients, and coworkers
*
Rows
Poor
Satisfactory
Good
Excellent
Not Observed
Communication with veterinarians
33
34
35
36
37
Communication with technicians
38
39
40
41
42
Communication with clients
43
44
45
46
47
Communication with coworkers
48
49
50
51
52
Professionalism and workplace conduct
*
Rows
Poor
Satisfactory
Good
Excellent
Not Observed
Professional appearance and demeanor
53
54
55
56
57
Respect for clients and team members
58
59
60
61
62
Appropriate workplace behavior
63
64
65
66
67
Punctuality, initiative, and reliability
*
Rows
Poor
Satisfactory
Good
Excellent
Not Observed
Punctuality and attendance
68
69
70
71
72
Initiative in completing tasks
73
74
75
76
77
Reliability and follow-through
78
79
80
81
82
Teamwork and collaboration
*
Rows
Poor
Satisfactory
Good
Excellent
Not Observed
Works effectively with the veterinary team
83
84
85
86
87
Supports shared responsibilities
88
89
90
91
92
Accepts feedback and guidance
93
94
95
96
97
Adaptability and response to changing priorities
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Rows
Poor
Satisfactory
Good
Excellent
Not Observed
Adjusts to changing priorities
98
99
100
101
102
Responds appropriately to unexpected situations
103
104
105
106
107
Maintains composure under pressure
108
109
110
111
112
Overall communication and teamwork performance
*
1
2
3
4
5
Notable strengths or examples
Overall Evaluation and Training Outcome
Overall Performance Rating
*
1
2
3
4
5
Areas Needing Improvement
Clinical Skills
Patient Handling
Safety Practices
Infection Control
Communication
Time Management
Recordkeeping
Other
Recommended Next Training Steps
Supervised Practice
Skills Refresher
Procedure Observation
Client Communication Coaching
Safety Review
Infection Control Review
Other
Readiness for Independent Duties
*
Ready Now
Needs Limited Supervision
Needs Significant Supervision
Not Yet Ready
Additional Comments
Final Evaluator Recommendation
*
Pass
Continue Training
Re-evaluate Later
Submit Evaluation
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