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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.5 | 08/2020 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.25 | 08/2020 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.12 | 08/2020 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.12 | 08/2020 |
| Service Orientation | 2.B.1.f | 3.12 | 08/2020 |
| Writing | 2.A.1.c | 3.12 | 08/2020 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.38 | 08/2020 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.38 | 08/2020 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.25 | 08/2020 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.25 | 08/2020 |
| Written Expression | 1.A.1.a.4 | 3.25 | 08/2020 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.12 | 08/2020 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures. | Core | 65 | 08/2020 |
| Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms. | Core | 65 | 08/2020 |
| Fill medication prescriptions. | Core | 65 | 08/2020 |
| Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease. | Core | 65 | 08/2020 |
| Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury. | Core | 65 | 08/2020 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.31 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 4.24 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.94 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 3.49 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |