Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

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.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

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.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

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.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

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).

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Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.