Veterinarians
O*NET Code: 29-1131.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
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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Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
Animal AnatomistAnimal ChiropractorAnimal DoctorAnimal PathologistAnimal PhysiologistAnimal SurgeonCompanion Animal PractitionerDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)Emergency Veterinarian (Emergency Vet)Equine DentistEquine Vet (Equine Veterinarian)Horse DoctorLaboratory Animal Care Veterinarian (Lab Animal Care Vet)Laboratory Veterinarian (Lab Vet)Large Animal Veterinarian (Large Animal Vet)Mixed Animal Veterinarian (Mixed Animal Vet)Poultry Veterinarian (Poultry Vet)Public Health Veterinarian (Public Health Vet)Relief Veterinarian (Relief Vet)Small Animal Veterinarian (Small Animal Vet)
⚡ Skills (19)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Active Learning4/100
Speaking4/100
Science4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Writing4/100
Service Orientation3/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (20)
🔥Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0American Data Systems PAWS Veterinary Practice Management
Medical software
0Complete Clinic
Medical software
0Eklin Information Systems VIA
Medical software
0Henry Schein ImproMed
Medical software
0IDEXX Laboratories IDEXX Cornerstone
Medical software
0IDEXX Laboratories IDEXX VPM
Data base user interface and query software
0ImproMed Infinity
Medical software
0InformaVet ALIS-VET
Medical software
0IntraVet
Medical software
0Mobile Data Software VetInfo
Medical software
0Sneakers Software DVMax Practice
Medical software
0Vetport
Medical software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
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Salary: $50,000
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Nurse Practitioners
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Anesthesiologists
Salary: $50,000
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Dermatologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Emergency Medicine Physicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Neurologists
Salary: $50,000
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Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Pediatricians, General
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Physicians, Pathologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Veterinarians → Emergency Medicine Physicians
Transition Difficulty: Easy (85% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (17)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 4
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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