1	In general, my view of the UT College of Veterinary Medicine ‘s preparation of graduates is: Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4

2	As employees, how do you compare UTCVM graduates in your practice with employees who are graduates of other DVM programs? Below ability of others About the same as others Above ability of others 1 2 3

3	How many total UTCVM graduates do you currently employ?

4	How many total veterinarians are in your practice?

For questions #5 - #30, please rate the 2010 UTCVM graduate specified in the letter you received.

5	Ability to communicate effectively with clients Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4

6	Ability to communicate with other veterinarians Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4

7	Ability to communicate effectively with staff Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4

8	Ability to handle conflict effectively Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4

9	Ability to complete a thorough patient history and examination Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4

10	Ability to diagnose patient conditions Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4

11	Ability to interpret laboratory results Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4

12	Ability to interpret radiographs Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4

13	Ability to perform common surgical procedures (including OHE, neuter, declaw, laceration repairs, biopsy and other procedures) Excellent Very good Fair Poor No opinion 1 2 3 4 5

14	Ability to perform major surgical procedures (including bone fracture fixation, GDV, intestinal anastomosis and other procedures) Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4

15	Ability to develop a patient treatment plan Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4

16	Knowledge of medical principles Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4

17	Knowledge of surgical principles Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4

18	Ability to administer general anesthesia Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4

19	Ability to manage emergency cases Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4

20	Knowledge and ability of veterinary dentistry Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4

21	Skill in handling animals Poor Fair Very good Excellent 1 2 3 4