[Core] [65% incumbents] Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
  DWAs: Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
  DWAs: Monitor patients to detect health problems.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Fill medication prescriptions.
  DWAs: Control prescription refills or authorizations.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
  DWAs: Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
  DWAs: Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking or developing x-rays.
  DWAs: Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
  DWAs: Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Administer medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
  DWAs: Give medications or immunizations.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Collect laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces, for testing.
  DWAs: Collect biological specimens from patients.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Perform office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments or helping customers.
  DWAs: Schedule patient procedures or appointments. | Perform clerical work in medical settings.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment.
  DWAs: Clean medical equipment. | Maintain medical equipment or instruments.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, or breeding.
  DWAs: Record vital statistics or other health information.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
  DWAs: Administer basic health care or medical treatments.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Prepare surgical equipment and pass instruments or materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
  DWAs: Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use. | Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Educate or advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
  DWAs: Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.
  DWAs: Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards. | Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Write reports, maintain research information, or perform clerical duties.
  DWAs: Prepare medical reports or documents. | Perform clerical work in medical settings.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Perform hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.
  DWAs: Assist patients with daily activities.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Perform enemas, catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
  DWAs: Administer basic health care or medical treatments.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Perform accounting duties, such as bookkeeping, billing customers for services, or maintaining inventories.
  DWAs: Process medical billing information. | Inventory medical supplies or equipment.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Place orders to restock inventory of hospital or laboratory supplies.
  DWAs: Order medical supplies or equipment.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Sell pet food or supplies to customers.
  DWAs: Sell products or services.

[Core] [65% incumbents] Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
  DWAs: Assist patients with daily activities.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.
  DWAs: Prepare patient treatment areas for use. | Stock medical or patient care supplies.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions, such as diet lists or schedules.
  DWAs: Feed patients.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Exercise animals or provide them with companionship.
  DWAs: Assist patients with daily activities.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
  DWAs: Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Give medications or immunizations.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.
  DWAs: Assist patients with daily activities.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.33 lvl:4.64) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.83 lvl:3.79) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Biology (imp:3.56 lvl:3.63) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Administrative (imp:3.51 lvl:4.08) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:3.50 lvl:3.76) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.18 lvl:4.03) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mathematics (imp:2.87 lvl:3.12) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Communications and Media (imp:2.63 lvl:2.51) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.60 lvl:2.66) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Telecommunications (imp:2.58 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Chemistry (imp:2.48 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Administration and Management (imp:2.46 lvl:2.35) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:2.38 lvl:2.44) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Psychology (imp:2.35 lvl:1.99) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Mechanical (imp:2.34 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.18 lvl:1.92) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.18 lvl:1.94) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Law and Government (imp:2.14 lvl:1.73) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Production and Processing (imp:2.08 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.98 lvl:1.61) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.95 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Geography (imp:1.90 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Foreign Language (imp:1.80 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.74 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.67 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Physics (imp:1.60 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Food Production (imp:1.58) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.50 lvl:1.18) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Design (imp:1.47) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Transportation (imp:1.47 lvl:1.12) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Building and Construction (imp:1.37) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.37) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Near Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Static Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Stamina (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Visualization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Control Precision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  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:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  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 ---
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.61 lvl:3.96) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.47 lvl:4.24) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.39 lvl:3.93) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.25 lvl:5.35) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.19 lvl:5.20) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Getting Information (imp:4.14 lvl:3.68) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.10 lvl:3.68) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.99 lvl:5.07) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.96 lvl:5.03) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.96 lvl:4.13) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Working with Computers (imp:3.94 lvl:3.27) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.77 lvl:4.63) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.74 lvl:2.82) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.73 lvl:2.78) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.65 lvl:3.66) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.61 lvl:3.25) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Processing Information (imp:3.60 lvl:3.54) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.55 lvl:3.98) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.48 lvl:3.62) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.47 lvl:4.03) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.44 lvl:3.90) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.43 lvl:2.78) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.38 lvl:2.84) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.16 lvl:2.92) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.16 lvl:2.61) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.11 lvl:3.10) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.10 lvl:2.63) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.06 lvl:3.56) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.03 lvl:3.09) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.90 lvl:2.37) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.86 lvl:3.01) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.63 lvl:3.03) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.60 lvl:2.58) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.55 lvl:2.60) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.54 lvl:2.21) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.49 lvl:2.95) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.19 lvl:1.95) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.83 lvl:1.55) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.82) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.53) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.31) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.02) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.96) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.96) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:1.80) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Perseverance (imp:1.67) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.61) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.60) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:1.56) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Adaptability (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:1.13) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Humility (imp:1.12) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.07) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.02) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Self-Control (imp:1.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.91) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.72) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  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.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.02) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.06) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Persuasion (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 126,580
  annual_median    : $38,150
  annual_pct10     : $30,120
  annual_pct25     : $35,660
  annual_pct75     : $45,710
  annual_pct90     : $49,150
  annual_mean      : $40,340
  hourly_median    : $18.34

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Rhode Island ($49,770)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($23,310)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.135x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:  114,500  median: $  37,980
  Educational Services                     emp:    4,860  median: $  47,860
  Retail Trade                             emp:    2,670  median: $  39,830
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,510  median: $  38,390
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      360  median: $  48,110
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      330  median: $  42,260
  Manufacturing                            emp:      230  median: $  40,800
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      100  median: $  44,040

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:  114,500  median: $  37,980
  Educational Services                     emp:    4,860  median: $  47,860
  Retail Trade                             emp:    2,670  median: $  39,830
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,510  median: $  38,390
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      360  median: $  48,110
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      330  median: $  42,260
  Manufacturing                            emp:      230  median: $  40,800
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      100  median: $  44,040

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
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         : 2026-06-02T21:54:38.831547Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.2250)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: Silver Spring monkeys (similarity: 0.2667)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Spring_monkeys
  QID: Q382299
  Extract: The Silver Spring monkeys were 17 wild-born macaque monkeys from the Philippines who were kept in the Institute for Behavioral Research in Silver Spring, Maryland. From 1981 until 1991, they became what one writer called the most famous lab animals in history, as a result of a battle between primate

  Title: Pet (similarity: 0.0702)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet
  QID: Q39201
  Extract: A pet, or companion animal, is an animal kept primarily for a person's company or entertainment rather than as a working animal, livestock, or a laboratory animal. Popular pets are often considered to have attractive/cute appearances, intelligence, and relatable personalities, but some pets may be t

  Title: COVID-19 pandemic and animals (similarity: 0.4096)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_and_animals
  QID: Q106075743
  Extract: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected animals directly and indirectly. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is zoonotic, which likely to have originated from animals such as bats and pangolins. Human impact on wildlife and animal habitats may be causing such spillover events to become much more 

  Title: William James Beal (similarity: 0.1667)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_James_Beal
  QID: Q8013434
  Extract: William James Beal was an American botanist. He was a pioneer in the development of hybrid corn and the founder of the W. J. Beal Botanical Garden.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data foundation with detailed work activities, skills, and wage information from BLS OEWS May 2025. Related occupation mappings provide clear career pathways and skill overlaps.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T20:19:01.524206+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,556
tokens_output        : 4,074
cost_usd             : $0.043817
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for this specific occupation. The closest semantic matches relate to laboratory animal research and general pet care, but lack specific coverage of the veterinary assistant role.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers provide essential support in animal healthcare settings, feeding and examining pets and laboratory animals for signs of illness while maintaining clean, sterile environments. These professionals assist veterinarians during procedures, administer medications, and monitor animals' recovery from surgery. They serve as crucial frontline caregivers in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, and research laboratories.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical workday involves holding and restraining animals during veterinary examinations and procedures, requiring both physical strength and gentle handling skills. Daily tasks include monitoring animals recovering from surgery for unusual symptoms, collecting biological specimens like blood and urine for laboratory testing, and administering prescribed medications and immunizations. The role requires meticulous cleaning and sterilization of kennels, examination rooms, and surgical equipment to maintain hygiene standards. Administrative duties include filling medication prescriptions, scheduling appointments, and documenting patient information. Throughout the day, they communicate frequently with veterinarians about animal conditions and assist with diagnostic procedures such as taking x-rays.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with strong realistic and investigative tendencies who enjoy hands-on animal care combined with scientific observation. Successful veterinary assistants demonstrate exceptional dependability and attention to detail, as animal lives often depend on their careful monitoring and accurate documentation. They possess natural service orientation and social perceptiveness to work effectively with both animals and their human caregivers. The ideal candidate combines physical stamina for handling animals and maintaining facilities with the emotional resilience needed when dealing with sick or injured animals and distressed pet owners.

CAREER ENTRY:
The majority of veterinary assistants (78.2%) enter with a high school diploma or equivalent, with formal veterinary training typically provided on the job. Some professionals enhance their qualifications with post-secondary certificates in animal care, veterinary assistance, or related healthcare fields (10.9%). Prior experience with animals through volunteering, pet ownership, or working in animal-related settings provides valuable background, though formal veterinary experience is not required for entry-level positions.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to veterinary technician roles with additional education and certification, offering increased responsibilities in diagnostic procedures and surgical assistance. Some professionals specialize in specific areas such as laboratory animal research, exotic animal care, or emergency veterinary services. Others transition into veterinary practice management, animal control, or pursue further education to become veterinarians themselves, building on their foundational animal care experience.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The veterinary assistant field employs 126,580 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $38,150 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $30,120 to $49,150. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Rhode Island offering the highest median wages at $49,770 compared to Puerto Rico's $23,310, representing a 2.13x difference. Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services dominates employment with 114,500 positions, followed by Educational Services with 4,860 roles. The field benefits from growing pet ownership trends and increased veterinary care utilization, particularly in urban areas with higher disposable income.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Physical animal care tasks like holding, feeding, and monitoring animals for behavioral changes remain largely automation-resistant due to the need for human judgment and gentle handling. However, routine documentation and some diagnostic procedures may see technological enhancement through electronic health records and automated monitoring systems.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (29-2056.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct advancement path requiring additional education, sharing core animal care knowledge and clinical skills.
    data: shared veterinary medicine knowledge (3.8 level)
    data: both assist in animal examinations
    data: similar work environments
  [skill_overlap] Medical Assistants (31-9092.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require identical customer service orientation (3.1 importance) and administrative support skills.
    data: customer service knowledge (4.3 importance)
    data: administrative tasks
    data: appointment scheduling duties
  [task_similarity] Animal Caretakers (39-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Overlapping animal feeding, monitoring, and facility maintenance responsibilities in both roles.
    data: animal monitoring activities
    data: feeding and watering tasks
    data: facility cleaning duties
  [riasec_cluster] Nursing Assistants (31-1131.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize realistic and social characteristics with patient care and monitoring responsibilities.
    data: assisting and caring for others (4.2 importance)
    data: monitoring processes (4.2 importance)
    data: healthcare support vertical
  [transferable_skill] Emergency Medical Technicians (29-2042.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared critical thinking skills (3.2 importance) and emergency response capabilities in healthcare settings.
    data: critical thinking requirement
    data: emergency situation handling
    data: patient monitoring skills

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['veterinary assistant', 'animal caretaker', 'laboratory animal', 'vet assistant', 'animal care', 'veterinary support', 'animal health technician', 'kennel assistant']
  exclude_keywords : ['veterinarian', 'veterinary technician', 'animal trainer', 'zookeeper', 'pet groomer']
  title_patterns   : ['*veterinary assistant*', '*animal care*', '*laboratory animal*', '*vet assistant*', '*animal health tech*']
  common_variations: ['certified veterinary assistant', 'emergency veterinary assistant', 'veterinary care assistant', 'animal care specialist', 'laboratory animal caretaker', 'veterinary clinic assistant', 'animal hospital assistant', 'kennel vet assistant']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'animal', 'animals', 'procedures', 'medical', 'control', 'principles', 'veterinary', 'care', 'activities', 'monitoring', 'includes', 'objects', 'materials', 'problems', 'services', 'ideas', 'patients']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01482  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01377  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
equipment                  32  0.01129  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:72%  dwas:19%  onet_tasks:6%
animal                     27  0.00953  inference            inference:52%  wikipedia:22%  onet_tasks:15%
animals                    25  0.00882  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:52%  inference:36%  wikipedia:12%
procedures                 20  0.00706  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  dwas:25%  inference:25%
medical                    18  0.00635  dwas                 dwas:94%  onet_dimensions:6%
control                    16  0.00565  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  dwas:6%
principles                 16  0.00565  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
veterinary                 15  0.00530  inference            inference:93%  onet_tasks:7%
care                       13  0.00459  inference            inference:54%  dwas:23%  onet_dimensions:15%
activities                 13  0.00459  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  dwas:31%
monitoring                 12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
includes                   12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00424  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  11  0.00388  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  onet_tasks:9%
problems                   11  0.00388  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  dwas:9%
services                   11  0.00388  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00388  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
patients                   11  0.00388  dwas                 dwas:91%  onet_dimensions:9%
standards                  10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:10%  inference:10%
techniques                 10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                      10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:20%  wikipedia:10%
physical                   10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:30%  dwas:10%
body                       10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
laboratory                  9  0.00318  inference            inference:56%  onet_tasks:33%  wikipedia:11%
developing                  9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
maintaining                 9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  onet_tasks:11%
resources                   9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
quickly                     9  0.00318  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
health                      8  0.00282  dwas                 dwas:62%  onet_tasks:12%  onet_dimensions:12%
needs                       8  0.00282  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00282  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needed                      8  0.00282  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
production                  8  0.00282  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00282  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
handling                    8  0.00282  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:38%
actions                     8  0.00282  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%