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98	Core	Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
95	Core	Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
95	Core	Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
93	Core	Restrain animals during exams or procedures.
93	Core	Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.
92	Core	Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms.
92	Core	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.
92	Core	Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
91	Core	Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, or materials.
91	Core	Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
91	Core	Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas.
91	Core	Discuss medical health of pets with clients, such as post-operative status.
90	Core	Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
87	Core	Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, and respiration data.
86	Core	Maintain laboratory, research, or treatment records, as well as inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, or supplies.
86	Core	Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.
85	Core	Prepare treatment rooms for surgery.
85	Core	Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment or instruments, as needed.
85	Core	Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth.
85	Core	Clean kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
84	Core	Schedule appointments and procedures for animals.
84	Core	Provide information or counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, or nutrition.
82	Core	Dress and suture wounds and apply splints or other protective devices.
80	Core	Maintain instruments, equipment, or machinery to ensure proper working condition.
80	Core	Give enemas and perform catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
80	Core	Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.
77	Core	Supervise or train veterinary students or other staff members.
76	Core	Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory is low.
68	Core	Perform a variety of office, clerical, or accounting duties, such as reception, billing, bookkeeping, or selling products.
65	Core	Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and brush or cut animals' hair.
58	Supplemental	Conduct specialized procedures, such as animal branding or tattooing or hoof trimming.

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• Data base user interface and query software — FileMaker Pro ; Microsoft Access
• Electronic mail software — Microsoft Outlook
• Internet browser software — Web browser software
• Medical software — Animal Intelligence Software Animal Intelligence; McAllister Software Systems AVImark; Veterinary practice management software PMS
• Office suite software — Microsoft Office
• Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
• Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
• Word processing software — Microsoft Word

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Tools Used   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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Importance		Knowledge
81		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
77		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
70		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
68		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
65		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
60		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
49		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
49		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
48		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
47		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
38		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
35		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
34		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
33		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
26		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
26		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
26		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
23		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
23		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
21		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
20		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
17		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
12		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
12		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
12		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
11		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
10		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
9		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
9		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
6		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
1		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
1		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
0		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

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Importance		Skill
69		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.
69		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
63		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
63		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
60		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
56		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
53		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
53		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
53		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
53		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
53		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
50		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
50		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
50		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
47		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
47		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
47		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
47		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
47		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
44		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
41		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
41		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
41		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
38		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
38		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
35		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
35		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
31		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
28		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
25		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
22		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
19		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
19		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
16		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
0		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

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Importance		Ability
75		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
72		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
72		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
72		Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
66		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
66		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
66		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
66		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
63		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
60		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
56		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
56		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
56		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
56		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
53		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
53		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
53		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
50		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
50		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
50		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
50		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
50		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
50		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
50		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
47		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
47		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
47		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
47		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
47		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
44		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
44		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
44		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
44		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
41		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
41		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
35		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
35		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
28		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
28		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
28		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
25		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
25		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
22		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
19		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
3		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
0		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
0		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
0		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
0		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.

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Work Activities   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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Importance		Work Activity
92		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
90		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
87		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
85		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
84		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
82		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
82		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
80		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
80		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
79		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
78		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
77		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
76		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
74		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
71		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
64		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
63		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
62		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
60		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
60		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
60		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
59		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
58		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
56		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
53		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
51		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
50		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
48		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
47		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
45		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
44		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
43		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
39		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
38		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
38		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
33		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
32		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
30		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
26		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
12		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
9		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

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Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?	95    Constant contact with others
Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?	86    Every day 14    Once a week or more but not every day
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?	77    Extremely important 23    Very important
Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?	73    Extremely serious 20    Very serious
Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?	81    Every day 14    Once a month or more but not every week
Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?	66    Very close (near touching) 34    Moderately close (at arm's length)
Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?	88    Extremely important
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?	64    Very important results 25    Important results 11    Moderate results
Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?	50    Continually or almost continually 48    More than half the time
Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?	78    Every day 12    Never
Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?	65    Extremely important 15    Important 14    Fairly important
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?	48    Every day 35    Once a week or more but not every day 17    Once a year or more but not every month
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?	48    Very high responsibility 26    High responsibility 18    Moderate responsibility
Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?	29    Every day 42    Once a week or more but not every day 24    Once a month or more but not every week
Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?	39    Extremely important 35    Very important 13    Important
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?	69    Every day 26    Never
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?	44    Continually or almost continually 30    More than half the time 12    Less than half the time
Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?	53    Every day 20    Once a month or more but not every week 12    Never
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?	41    Every day 27    Once a week or more but not every day 18    Once a month or more but not every week 12    Never
Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?	37    Every day 39    Once a week or more but not every day 21    Never
Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?	65    Some freedom 11    Limited freedom 15    Very little freedom
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?	43    Extremely important 16    Very important 14    Important 18    Fairly important
Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?	65    Some freedom 29    Limited freedom
Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?	41    Every day 12    Once a week or more but not every day 21    Once a month or more but not every week 22    Once a year or more but not every month
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?	25    Every day 47    Once a week or more but not every day 11    Once a month or more but not every week 17    Never
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?	17    Very high responsibility 41    High responsibility 23    Moderate responsibility 15    Limited responsibility
Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?	34    Continually or almost continually 17    More than half the time 25    About half the time 12    Less than half the time 11    Never
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?	44    Once a week or more but not every day 33    Once a month or more but not every week 15    Once a year or more but not every month
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?	17    Continually or almost continually 35    More than half the time 25    About half the time 23    Less than half the time
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?	17    Continually or almost continually 23    More than half the time 34    About half the time 23    Less than half the time
Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?	35    Once a week or more but not every day 41    Once a month or more but not every week 14    Once a year or more but not every month
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?	46    More than half the time 33    Less than half the time
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?	12    Every day 43    Once a week or more but not every day 31    Never
Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?	16    Every day 24    Once a week or more but not every day 24    Once a month or more but not every week 11    Once a year or more but not every month 25    Never
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?	34    Once a week or more but not every day 23    Once a month or more but not every week 28    Never
Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?	22    Once a week or more but not every day 27    Once a month or more but not every week 23    Once a year or more but not every month 19    Never
Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?	29    Highly competitive 29    Moderately competitive 31    Slightly competitive 11    Not at all competitive
Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.	18    More than 40 hours 49    40 hours 33    Less than 40 hours
Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?	25    Every day 15    Once a year or more but not every month 48    Never
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?	23    Once a month or more but not every week 20    Once a year or more but not every month 49    Never
Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?	53    Slightly automated 32    Not at all automated
Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?	81    Less than half the time 14    Never
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?	12    Once a month or more but not every week 17    Once a year or more but not every month 60    Never
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?	46    Less than half the time 42    Never
Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?	50    Once a year or more but not every month 50    Never
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?	12    Once a week or more but not every day 82    Never
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?	80    Never
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?	80    Never
Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?	14    Once a month or more but not every week 76    Never
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?	17    Once a year or more but not every month 73    Never
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?	89    Never
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)	83    Not important at all
Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?	25    Once a year or more but not every month 75    Never
Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?	92    Regular (established routine, set schedule)
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?	95    Never
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?	13    Less than half the time 87    Never
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?	100    Never

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Job Zone   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
68	Associate's degree
12	High school diploma or equivalent
11	Post-secondary certificate

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Credentials

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Interests   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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Occupational Interest		Interest
100		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
83		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
45		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
33		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
22		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
11		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

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Work Styles   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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All 16 displayed (16 important)

Importance		Work Style
95		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
93		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
93		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
93		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
89		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
85		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
83		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
82		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
77		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
75		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
74		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
73		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
72		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
70		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
64		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
61		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

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Work Values   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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Extent		Work Value
67		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
61		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
45		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
45		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
45		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
39		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

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Related Occupations   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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29-1126.00	Respiratory Therapists
29-2032.00	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
29-2033.00	Nuclear Medicine Technologists
29-2034.00	Radiologic Technologists
29-2052.00	Pharmacy Technicians
29-2054.00	Respiratory Therapy Technicians
29-2055.00	Surgical Technologists   Bright Outlook
31-9091.00	Dental Assistants
31-9092.00	Medical Assistants
31-9096.00	Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2016)	$15.62 hourly, $32,490 annual
State wages
Employment (2014)	96,000 employees
Projected growth (2014-2024)	Much faster than average (14% or higher)
Projected job openings (2014-2024)	27,400
State trends
Top industries (2014)	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (92% employed in this sector) (see all industries)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data and 2014-2024 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2014-2024). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information

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• Veterinary technologists and technicians . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition.