Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| 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 | 3.75 | 08/2020 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.75 | 08/2020 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.62 | 08/2020 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.62 | 08/2020 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.25 | 08/2020 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.25 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.88 | 08/2020 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 3.88 | 08/2020 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.88 | 08/2020 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.88 | 08/2020 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.75 | 08/2020 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.75 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted. | Core | 81 | 08/2020 |
| Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery. | Core | 81 | 08/2020 |
| Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books. | Core | 81 | 08/2020 |
| Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems. | Core | 79 | 08/2020 |
| Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians. | Core | 81 | 08/2020 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.71 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 5.26 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.56 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 3.02 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |