Veterinarian evaluation form
Employee’s name
Date
Evaluated by
Evaluation period
For each statement below, circle a rating using this chart as a guide.
4 Excellent
Performance consistently meets and frequently exceeds requirements.
3 Good
Performance consistently meets and sometimes exceeds requirements.
2 Satisfactory
Performance usually meets requirements.
1 Needs improvement Performance frequently doesn’t meet requirements and is below accepted
hospital standards.
General practice knowledge and business skills
1 2 3 4 Knows the hospital’s mission and its policies.
1 2 3 4 Understands how the practice functions as a whole, including what everyone’s job duties are.
1 2 3 4 Continuously seeks ways to improve hospital operations; makes suggestions for improvement.
1 2 3 4 Has a reasonable understanding of overhead costs and considers ways to increase profitability.
1 2 3 4 Understands the role of marketing in determining practice productivity and supports both internal
and external marketing efforts.
1 2 3 4 Makes efforts to improve inventory management.
Productivity
1 2 3 4 Charges appropriately for time and services provided.
1 2 3 4 Works efficiently and uses support staff members appropriately.
1 2 3 4 Uses equipment and hospital supplies with care; tries to minimize wear and tear on hospital.
Medical and surgical skills
1 2 3 4 Demonstrates appropriate levels of medical and surgical knowledge and skill.
1 2 3 4 Follows hospital policy and procedures in performing medical and surgical tasks.
1 2 3 4 Provides a technically thorough exam for all patients in accordance with the animal’s medical
condition and the reason for the appointment.
1 2 3 4 Spends sufficient time during the appointment to satisfy the patient’s medical requirements
and the client’s needs.
1 2 3 4 Ensures clients receive accurate cost estimates for treatment; obtains written permission
before beginning treatment or surgery.
1 2 3 4 Helps clients make informed decisions about whether they want a product or service;
makes thorough recommendations.
Record-keeping skills
1 2 3 4 Updates treatment records and other medical-related records promptly, legibly, and accurately.
1 2 3 4 Updates anesthesia/surgery logs and the controlled-substance log promptly, legibly, and accurately.