[Core] [81% incumbents] Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
  DWAs: Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
  DWAs: Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
  DWAs: Maintain medical facility records.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
  DWAs: Prepare medications or medical solutions. | Administer non-intravenous medications. | Immunize patients.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Restrain animals during exams or procedures.
  DWAs: Position patients for treatment or examination.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.
  DWAs: Treat medical emergencies.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment or instruments, as needed.
  DWAs: Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth.
  DWAs: Treat dental problems or diseases.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Give enemas and perform catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
  DWAs: Administer basic health care or medical treatments.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
  DWAs: Prepare medications or medical solutions.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, or respiration data.
  DWAs: Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Prepare treatment rooms for surgery.
  DWAs: Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Schedule appointments and procedures for animals.
  DWAs: Schedule patient procedures or appointments.

[Core] [81% incumbents] Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and brush or cut animals' hair.
  DWAs: Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities.

[Supplemental] [81% incumbents] Conduct specialized procedures, such as animal branding or tattooing or hoof trimming.
  DWAs: Care for animals.

[Core] [80% incumbents] Clean kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
  DWAs: Clean medical equipment or facilities.

[Core] [79% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, or materials.
  DWAs: Sterilize medical equipment or instruments. | Clean medical equipment or facilities.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms.
  DWAs: Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
  DWAs: Collect biological specimens from patients. | Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas.
  DWAs: Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.
  DWAs: Process x-rays or other medical images. | Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Discuss medical health of pets with clients, such as post-operative status.
  DWAs: Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Maintain laboratory, research, or treatment records, as well as inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, or supplies.
  DWAs: Maintain medical facility records.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Maintain instruments, equipment, or machinery to ensure proper working condition.
  DWAs: Maintain medical equipment or instruments.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Dress and suture wounds and apply splints or other protective devices.
  DWAs: Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.
  DWAs: Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Provide information or counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, or nutrition.
  DWAs: Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory is low.
  DWAs: Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment. | Order medical supplies or equipment.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Supervise or train veterinary students or other staff members.
  DWAs: Train medical providers. | Supervise patient care personnel.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Perform a variety of office, clerical, or accounting duties, such as reception, billing, bookkeeping, or selling products.
  DWAs: Merchandise healthcare products or services. | Perform clerical work in medical settings. | Process medical billing information.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Writing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:4.14 lvl:4.51) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.13 lvl:4.36) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Biology (imp:3.99 lvl:3.96) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  English Language (imp:3.98 lvl:3.75) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mathematics (imp:3.45 lvl:3.63) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Chemistry (imp:3.30 lvl:3.96) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.98 lvl:3.46) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:2.93 lvl:2.89) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Education and Training (imp:2.93 lvl:3.84) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.67 lvl:2.79) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Law and Government (imp:2.57 lvl:2.54) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.48 lvl:2.27) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:2.45 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.45 lvl:2.46) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Psychology (imp:2.37 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Physics (imp:2.35 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Mechanical (imp:2.30 lvl:2.46) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Foreign Language (imp:2.15 lvl:1.87) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Telecommunications (imp:2.14 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.03 lvl:1.67) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Geography (imp:1.99 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Production and Processing (imp:1.91 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.88 lvl:1.70) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.88 lvl:1.67) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Food Production (imp:1.81 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Transportation (imp:1.57 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.44 lvl:0.91) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.78) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Building and Construction (imp:1.31) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Control Precision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Static Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Stamina (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.51 lvl:5.34) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.48 lvl:5.94) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.37 lvl:4.26) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Getting Information (imp:4.34 lvl:4.43) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.33 lvl:4.18) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.24 lvl:4.91) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.23 lvl:5.78) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.16 lvl:5.04) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.97 lvl:4.93) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.96 lvl:3.03) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.96 lvl:4.19) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.92 lvl:5.41) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.90 lvl:4.21) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.83 lvl:4.81) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.63 lvl:3.53) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.63 lvl:3.98) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.60 lvl:3.76) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.54 lvl:3.97) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.53 lvl:3.37) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.49 lvl:3.43) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Processing Information (imp:3.45 lvl:3.90) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.39 lvl:3.46) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Working with Computers (imp:3.28 lvl:3.17) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.28 lvl:2.89) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.27 lvl:3.08) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.22 lvl:3.41) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.10 lvl:3.17) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.08 lvl:2.90) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.98 lvl:2.93) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.94 lvl:2.85) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.90 lvl:3.32) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.86 lvl:3.10) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.83 lvl:3.09) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.77 lvl:2.98) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.76 lvl:3.04) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.74 lvl:2.79) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.67 lvl:2.20) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.65 lvl:2.97) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.30 lvl:2.22) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.13 lvl:1.84) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.08 lvl:1.20) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.67) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.56) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.28) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.28) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.22) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Empathy (imp:1.77) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.69) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Sincerity (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Adaptability (imp:1.58) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Optimism (imp:1.53) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Initiative (imp:1.50) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.38) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.29) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.10) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.01) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Humility (imp:0.96) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.79) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.43) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Repairing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 129,140
  annual_median    : $47,380
  annual_pct10     : $35,710
  annual_pct25     : $38,910
  annual_pct75     : $57,650
  annual_pct90     : $63,180
  annual_mean      : $49,120
  hourly_median    : $22.78

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($61,270)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($27,970)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.191x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:  117,310  median: $  47,210
  Educational Services                     emp:    3,970  median: $  52,200
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    3,520  median: $  45,610
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,380  median: $  58,300
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      380  median: $  55,720
  Manufacturing                            emp:      220  median: $  73,790
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:      210  median: $  52,140
  Retail Trade                             emp:      200  median: $  54,550
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      180  median: $  57,770
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       40  median: $  75,350

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (10 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:  117,310  median: $  47,210
  Educational Services                     emp:    3,970  median: $  52,200
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    3,520  median: $  45,610
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,380  median: $  58,300
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      380  median: $  55,720
  Manufacturing                            emp:      220  median: $  73,790
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting emp:      210  median: $  52,140
  Retail Trade                             emp:      200  median: $  54,550
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      180  median: $  57,770
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       40  median: $  75,350

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matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T21:47:22.646270Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Paraveterinary worker (similarity: 0.3934)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraveterinary_worker
  QID: Q61341
  Extract: A paraveterinarian is a professional of veterinary medicine who performs procedures autonomously or semi-autonomously, as part of a veterinary assistance system. The job role varies throughout the world, and common titles include veterinary nurse, veterinary technician, and veterinary assistant, and

  Title: Veterinary medicine in the United States (similarity: 0.4500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterinary_medicine_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q7923722
  Extract: Veterinary medicine in the United States is the performance of veterinary medicine in the United States, normally performed by licensed medical professionals, and subject to provisions of statute law which vary by state. Veterinary medicine is normally led by veterinary physicians, termed veterinari

  Title: United States Army Veterinary Corps (similarity: 0.3733)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Veterinary_Corps
  QID: Q7923700
  Extract: The US Army Veterinary Corps is a staff corps of the US Army Medical Department (AMEDD) consisting of commissioned veterinary officers and Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) veterinary students. It was established by an Act of Congress on 3 June 1916. Recognition of the need for veterinar

  Title: List of professional designations in the United States (similarity: 0.2553)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_professional_designations_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17164988
  Extract: Many professional designations in the United States take the form of post-nominal letters. Professional societies or educational institutes usually award certifications. Obtaining a certificate is voluntary in some fields, but in others, certification from a government-accredited agency may be legal

  Title: Animal technology (similarity: 0.4211)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_technology
  QID: Q96572804
  Extract: Animal technology refers to the practices of keeping, breeding and providing care for animals that are used for scientific purposes, such as captive in a laboratory. Animal technology is one of the recognized professional areas held by registered science technicians, and animal technologists, also c

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, and work activities. BLS wage data provides robust market intelligence, and clear career pathways are evident from related occupation mappings.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T19:47:53.183097+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,702
tokens_output        : 4,374
cost_usd             : $0.047862
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists, though 'Paraveterinary worker' and 'Veterinary medicine in the United States' provide relevant context about the profession and its regulatory environment.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians are skilled healthcare professionals who perform medical tests, prepare treatments, and provide direct animal care under veterinary supervision. They conduct laboratory analyses including blood counts and urinalysis, prepare vaccines and serums, and assist in surgical procedures. These professionals serve as the critical support infrastructure for veterinary practices, combining technical medical skills with hands-on animal care.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A veterinary technician begins their day by reviewing patient charts and preparing treatment areas for incoming animals. They collect blood samples, perform laboratory tests like urinalysis and blood counts, and document all findings for veterinarian review. Throughout the day, they administer medications and vaccines as prescribed, restrain animals during examinations, and monitor patients recovering from surgery. During emergency situations, they may perform life-saving procedures like resuscitation while assisting veterinarians with complex treatments. Their day concludes with sterilizing equipment, maintaining controlled drug inventories, and updating patient records.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as veterinary technicians possess strong attention to detail and dependability, as evidenced by the highest work style importance ratings in these areas. They demonstrate realistic and investigative personality traits, enjoying hands-on technical work with animals while applying scientific knowledge to solve medical problems. Successful technicians combine analytical thinking abilities for interpreting lab results with genuine care and empathy for animals and their owners. They must be comfortable with physical demands, precise manual tasks, and the emotional challenges of working with sick or injured animals while maintaining professional composure during emergency situations.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most veterinary technicians enter the field with a high school diploma (41.2%) or associate's degree (26.4%), though many also complete post-secondary certificates in veterinary technology. Entry-level positions typically require completion of an accredited veterinary technology program and passing the Veterinary Technician National Examination. Many states require licensing or registration, leading to credentials like Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). Hands-on training in animal handling and laboratory techniques is essential, often gained through externships or entry-level veterinary assistant roles.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Veterinary technicians can advance to supervisory roles, specialty practice areas like emergency medicine or surgery, or pursue additional certifications in specialized fields. Some transition into veterinary technology education as instructors or continue their education to become veterinarians themselves. With experience, they may move into practice management roles, veterinary pharmaceutical sales, or research positions. The combination of medical knowledge and animal care experience also opens pathways to related healthcare roles or animal welfare organizations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The veterinary technology field employs 129,140 professionals with a median annual wage of $47,380 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $35,710 to $63,180. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Washington D.C. offering the highest pay at $61,270 compared to Puerto Rico's $27,970, representing a 2.19x difference. The vast majority (117,310) work in Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, primarily veterinary practices and animal hospitals. Demand is driven by increasing pet ownership, advancing veterinary medical technology, and growing awareness of animal health care, making this a stable career path with consistent employment opportunities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Veterinary technicians face low automation risk due to the hands-on nature of animal care and the need for human judgment in medical situations. While laboratory equipment becomes increasingly automated for tasks like blood analysis, the core activities of animal restraint, medication administration, and patient monitoring require human dexterity and empathy. The interpersonal aspects of client communication and the unpredictable nature of animal behavior ensure continued demand for human veterinary technicians.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (31-9096.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct career progression path with shared animal care activities and 41.2% of vet techs entering with high school education.
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Education progression pathway
    data: Shared animal care tasks
  [skill_overlap] Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (29-2011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share laboratory testing responsibilities with high importance for chemistry knowledge (3.3) and critical thinking (3.8).
    data: Primary-Long relationship
    data: Chemistry knowledge overlap
    data: Laboratory testing tasks
  [task_similarity] Surgical Technologists (29-2055.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles assist in surgical procedures, monitor anesthetized patients, and provide sterile instrument support.
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Anesthesia administration tasks
    data: Surgical assistance activities
  [transferable_skill] Medical Assistants (31-9092.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared patient care responsibilities with similar service orientation (3.1) and active listening skills (3.8).
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Patient care overlap
    data: Healthcare support role similarity
  [skill_overlap] Emergency Medical Technicians (29-2042.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require emergency response capabilities including life-saving procedures and critical decision-making under pressure.
    data: Primary-Long relationship
    data: Emergency resuscitation tasks
    data: Critical thinking importance
  [task_similarity] Phlebotomists (31-9097.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared blood collection responsibilities and laboratory specimen preparation with similar near vision requirements (3.9).
    data: Primary-Long relationship
    data: Blood sample collection tasks
    data: Laboratory preparation duties

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['veterinary technician', 'vet tech', 'animal health technician', 'veterinary technologist', 'animal care technician', 'licensed veterinary technician', 'registered veterinary technician', 'certified veterinary technician']
  exclude_keywords : ['veterinarian', 'veterinary assistant', 'animal trainer', 'laboratory animal caretaker', 'zookeeper']
  title_patterns   : ['*veterinary technician*', '*vet tech*', '*animal health tech*', '*veterinary technologist*', '*animal care tech*']
  common_variations: ['CVT', 'LVT', 'RVT', 'vet tech', 'animal health tech', 'veterinary nurse', 'vet surgery tech', 'emergency vet tech']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'veterinary', 'animal', 'medical', 'animals', 'procedures', 'principles', 'care', 'control', 'technology', 'problems', 'activities', 'performing', 'laboratory', 'includes', 'objects', 'materials', 'techniques']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

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others                     39  0.01314  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  wikipedia:3%
equipment                  38  0.01280  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:61%  dwas:21%  onet_tasks:13%
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animal                     33  0.01112  wikipedia            wikipedia:42%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:18%
medical                    30  0.01011  dwas                 dwas:63%  inference:20%  onet_tasks:7%
animals                    20  0.00674  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:25%  wikipedia:20%
procedures                 20  0.00674  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  onet_tasks:20%  dwas:20%
principles                 16  0.00539  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
care                       15  0.00505  inference            inference:40%  dwas:20%  onet_tasks:13%
control                    14  0.00472  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  onet_tasks:7%  dwas:7%
technology                 14  0.00472  wikipedia            wikipedia:36%  inference:36%  onet_dimensions:29%
problems                   13  0.00438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  onet_tasks:15%  dwas:8%
activities                 13  0.00438  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  dwas:23%  inference:8%
performing                 12  0.00404  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:25%  wikipedia:8%
laboratory                 12  0.00404  wikipedia            wikipedia:33%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:25%
includes                   12  0.00404  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00404  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  11  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  onet_tasks:9%
techniques                 11  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
treatments                 10  0.00337  dwas                 dwas:70%  inference:20%  onet_tasks:10%
human                      10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
management                 10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  wikipedia:20%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00337  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
patients                   10  0.00337  dwas                 dwas:80%  onet_dimensions:10%  inference:10%
technicians                10  0.00337  inference            inference:70%  wikipedia:30%
treatment                   9  0.00303  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:44%  onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:11%
health                      9  0.00303  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  dwas:22%  wikipedia:22%
monitoring                  9  0.00303  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
providing                   9  0.00303  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:22%
resources                   9  0.00303  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00303  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00303  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needed                      8  0.00269  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
physical                    8  0.00269  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00269  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                 8  0.00269  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%
rules                       8  0.00269  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                    8  0.00269  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:12%  inference:12%