ONET Occupations » 29-1131.00

Veterinarians

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.88)
  2. Supervise, manage - People (4.61)
  3. Interview, draw out - People (4.58)
  4. Use my brain - Data (4.57)
  5. Follow through, get things done - People (4.50)
  6. Handle, tend, feed - Things (4.30)
  7. Research - Data (4.30)
  8. Heal, cure - People (4.30)
  9. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.29)
  10. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.29)
  11. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.15)
  12. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.13)
  13. Listen - People (4.12)
  14. Use my intuition - Data (4.12)
  15. Communicate well, in person - People (4.12)
  16. Speak - People (3.90)
  17. Advise - People (3.77)
  18. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  19. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  20. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  21. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  22. Study, observe - Data (3.61)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Science (4.12)
  2. Active Listening (3.88)
  3. Speaking (3.88)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  5. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  6. Judgment and Decision Making (3.75)
  7. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  8. Active Learning (3.50)
  9. Monitoring (3.50)
  10. Service Orientation (3.50)
  1. Inductive Reasoning (4.25)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.12)
  3. Oral Expression (4.12)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (4.12)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  6. Near Vision (3.75)
  7. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  8. Written Comprehension (3.62)
  9. Information Ordering (3.62)
  10. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.88)
  2. Integrity (4.73)
  3. Dependability (4.72)
  4. Self Control (4.65)
  5. Analytical Thinking (4.57)
  6. Persistence (4.50)
  7. Stress Tolerance (4.47)
  8. Initiative (4.42)
  9. Cooperation (4.30)
  10. Concern for Others (4.29)
  11. Independence (4.28)
  12. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.26)
  13. Social Orientation (4.16)
  14. Achievement/Effort (4.14)
  15. Leadership (4.13)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.61)
  2. Getting Information (4.58)
  3. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.30)
  4. Documenting/Recording Information (4.30)
  5. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.25)
  6. Analyzing Data or Information (4.15)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.15)
  8. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.10)
  9. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.92)
  10. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.90)
  11. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.82)
  12. Assisting and Caring for Others (3.81)
  13. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.77)
  14. Processing Information (3.76)
  15. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.61)
  1. Make Decisions (4.61)
  2. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (4.58)
  3. Use Sanitation Practices In Health Care Settings (4.30)
  4. Follow Surgical Procedures (4.30)
  5. Use Clinical Problem Solving Techniques (4.30)
  6. Use Animal Disease Control Techniques (4.30)
  7. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (4.30)
  8. Follow Infectious Materials Procedures (4.30)
  9. Use Medical Diagnostic Techniques (4.30)
  10. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.30)
  11. Follow Patient Care Procedures (4.30)
  12. Use Research Methodology Procedures In Health Care (4.30)
  13. Analyze Medical Data (4.15)
  14. Analyze Patient Activity (4.15)
  15. Interpret Medical Laboratory Test Results (4.10)
  16. Understand Properties Or Composition Of Drugs (3.92)
  17. Identify Animal Species (3.92)
  18. Recognize Disease Or Parasites In Animals (3.92)
  19. Identify Livestock Characteristics (3.92)
  20. Understand Animal Habits Or Needs (3.92)
  21. Communicate Technical Information (3.90)
  22. Make Presentations On Health Or Medical Issues (3.90)
  23. Perform Minor Surgery (3.81)
  24. Administer Anesthetics (3.81)
  25. Conduct Medical Tests (3.81)
  26. Administer Injections (3.81)
  27. Diagnose Medical Condition Of Patient (3.81)
  28. Position Patient For Therapy (3.81)
  29. Administer Medications Or Treatments (3.81)
  30. Examine Animals To Detect Illness, Disease, Or Injury (3.81)
  31. Diagnose Spinal Misalignments (3.81)
  32. Treat Medical Condition Of Patient (3.81)
  33. Draw Blood (3.81)
  34. Perform Animal Euthanasia (3.81)
  35. Advise Animal Owners Regarding Treatment Of Animals (3.77)
  36. Prescribe Or Recommend Drugs, Medical Devices Or Other Forms Of Treatment (3.77)
  37. Calculate Medical Dosages (3.76)
  38. Observe Patient Condition (3.61)