ONET Occupations » 29-2056.00

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.

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Parachute skills

  1. Heal, cure - People (4.80)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.78)
  3. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.74)
  4. Handle, tend, feed - Things (4.45)
  5. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.25)
  6. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.25)
  7. Study, observe - Data (4.22)
  8. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  9. Follow through, get things done - People (3.89)
  10. Listen - People (3.88)
  11. Use my brain - Data (3.75)
  12. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  13. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  14. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  15. Speak - People (3.53)
  16. Manipulate - Things (3.50)
  17. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  18. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  2. Monitoring (3.62)
  3. Active Listening (3.50)
  4. Speaking (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  3. Oral Expression (3.75)
  4. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  6. Information Ordering (3.62)
  7. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  8. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  9. Finger Dexterity (3.50)
  10. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.89)
  2. Dependability (4.85)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.78)
  4. Self Control (4.63)
  5. Stress Tolerance (4.59)
  6. Cooperation (4.53)
  7. Initiative (4.39)
  8. Concern for Others (4.25)
  9. Social Orientation (4.21)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.95)
  11. Persistence (3.89)
  12. Analytical Thinking (3.72)
  13. Achievement/Effort (3.69)
  14. Independence (3.55)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.80)
  2. Documenting/Recording Information (4.74)
  3. Getting Information (4.66)
  4. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.45)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.30)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.27)
  7. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.22)
  8. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.17)
  9. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.15)
  10. Performing General Physical Activities (4.12)
  11. Handling and Moving Objects (4.09)
  12. Processing Information (4.08)
  13. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.98)
  14. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.94)
  15. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.76)
  16. Interacting With Computers (3.53)
  17. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.53)
  1. Position Patient For Therapy (4.80)
  2. Administer Injections (4.80)
  3. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.80)
  4. Prepare Patients For Tests, Therapy, Or Treatments (4.80)
  5. Collect Specimens From Patients (4.80)
  6. Draw Blood (4.80)
  7. Take Vital Signs (4.80)
  8. Record Medical History Or Data (4.74)
  9. Inventory Medical Supplies Or Instruments (4.74)
  10. Maintain Dental Or Medical Records (4.74)
  11. Collect Clinical Data (4.66)
  12. Follow Clinical Radiation Safety Procedures (4.45)
  13. Use Quality Assurance Techniques (4.45)
  14. Use Clinical Sterilizing Technique (4.45)
  15. Use Sanitation Practices In Health Care Settings (4.45)
  16. Use Darkroom Procedures In Radiology Or Medical Or Dental Lab Setting (4.45)
  17. Use Emergency Medical Procedures (4.45)
  18. Use Hazardous Materials Information (4.45)
  19. Use Animal Disease Control Techniques (4.45)
  20. Use First Aid Procedures (4.45)
  21. Follow Infectious Materials Procedures (4.45)
  22. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.45)
  23. Follow Dental Or Medical Office Procedures (4.45)
  24. Follow Dental Or Medical X-Ray Procedures (4.45)
  25. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (4.45)
  26. Follow Patient Observation Procedures (4.45)
  27. Identify Animal Species (4.30)
  28. Identify Body Response Variations (4.30)
  29. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.30)
  30. Observe Patient Condition (4.22)
  31. Prepare Medical Treatment Room (4.12)
  32. Apply Appropriate Physical Restraint (4.12)
  33. Set Up Patient Care Equipment (4.12)
  34. Prepare Supplies Or Equipment For Surgery (4.09)
  35. Weigh Patients (4.08)
  36. Make Presentations On Health Or Medical Issues (3.53)
  37. Communicate Technical Information (3.53)