{"id":6226,"date":"2022-04-08T22:13:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T22:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"\/veterinary\/?post_type=program&#038;p=6226"},"modified":"2026-09-24T22:49:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T22:49:58","slug":"interview","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"\/veterinary\/programs\/doctor-of-veterinary-medicine\/interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/westernu\/basic-slider\/slide-default-00.jpg\" alt=\"slide-default-00\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      <div class=\"mb-20\">\n              <div class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-14 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By now you should have received an electronic confirmation of your interview day and time \u2013 should you have any questions or need to change your appointment, please contact <a href=\"mailto:rjohnson@westernu.edu?subject=DVM%20Interview%20Questions\">Robin Johnson<\/a> at (909) 469-5674 or <a href=\"mailto:mhaverkamp@westernu.edu?subject=DVM%20Interview%20Questions\">Michael Haverkamp<\/a> at (909) 469-5571 and they will be happy to assist you.<\/p>\n<p>Please carefully review the information below to get a sense of what to expect on the day, tips on how to prepare, directions and parking information as well as some additional resources. We look forward to getting to know you better at the interview!<\/p>\n<p>At WesternU, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all candidates.\u00a0 If you require any reasonable accommodations during this interview, please let us know in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>Your WesternU Support Team<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <h3>About the Interview &amp; Interviewers<\/h3>\n<p>To help ease the stress of the interview, we want to give you a brief overview of what to expect for the day and specifically share with you the structure and composition of the interview team. <strong>Please note, as to not disrupt class for our current students, the student panel will be held at 5:30pm during the week of your scheduled interview day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <h3>Identity Verification Policy<\/h3>\n<p>Proper identification of individuals allows WesternU to provide a safe and secure campus environment. In addition, the United States Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Public Law 110-315, requires that University confirm that a person enrolling in the University is the person who is completing the enrollment form, and that the student taking an examination is the student who participates in, completes, and receives credit for the course.<\/p>\n<p>It is the policy of Western University of Health Sciences that applicants to the University are required to provide a government issued ID when checking in for an Admissions interview. Applicants who are unable to provide an acceptable form of identification may reschedule their interview if space is available. 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