Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.25 | 08/2018 |
| Active Learning | 2.A.2.b | 3.0 | 08/2018 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.0 | 08/2018 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.0 | 08/2018 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.0 | 08/2018 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.0 | 08/2018 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.5 | 08/2018 |
| Category Flexibility | 1.A.1.b.7 | 3.12 | 08/2018 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.12 | 08/2018 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.12 | 08/2018 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.0 | 08/2018 |
| Far Vision | 1.A.4.a.2 | 3.0 | 08/2018 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed and water animals, and clean and disinfect pens, cages, yards, and hutches. | Core | 50 | 08/2018 |
| Observe animals in heat to detect approach of estrus and exercise animals to induce or hasten estrus, if necessary. | Core | 51 | 08/2018 |
| Treat minor injuries and ailments and contact veterinarians to obtain treatment for animals with serious illnesses or injuries. | Core | 51 | 08/2018 |
| Purchase and stock supplies of feed and medicines. | Core | 50 | 08/2018 |
| Select animals to be bred, and semen specimens to be used, according to knowledge of animals, genealogies, traits, and desired offspring characteristics. | Core | 51 | 08/2018 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.47 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.58 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.24 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.35 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.07 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.43 | 11/2023 |