If a student's SAE project consists of working at a Veterinary clinic, their project is considered what type of SAE?

A student’s SAE project that involves working at a veterinary clinic falls under the category of placement. Placement SAEs involve students gaining hands-on experiences by working for someone else, such as an employer, in a real-world setting related to agriculture or agribusiness. In this scenario, the student is acquiring practical skills and knowledge relevant to veterinary medicine while being employed at the clinic, which is the hallmark of a placement SAE.

In contrast, entrepreneurship projects typically involve starting and managing one’s own business, which does not apply here since the student is working for someone else. Research projects focus on conducting investigations to discover new information or further existing knowledge, while exploratory experiences are designed to help students learn about different agricultural careers without actively engaging in work. Since the student's involvement is in an employment capacity at the clinic, the correct classification is placement.