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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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- Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
- Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.
- Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
- Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
- Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images.
- Educate the public about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans.
- Counsel clients about the deaths of their pets or about euthanasia decisions for their pets.
- Advise animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions, or treatment options.
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6.0 / 7
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Skills to explore
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2020-08
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2020-08
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
2020-08
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2020-08
Science
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
2020-08
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2020-08
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
2020-08
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
2020-08
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
2020-08
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
2020-08
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 5 of 5 · 2020-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General →
Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine →
Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine →
Small/Companion Animal Surgery and Medicine →
Veterinary Infectious Diseases →
Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology →
Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology →
Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health →
Veterinary Toxicology and Pharmacology →
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O*NET-SOC code 29-1131.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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