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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Veterinarians. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge94
2.Making Decisions and Solving Problems93
3.Getting Information90
4.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events87
5.Performing for or Working Directly with the Public84
Documenting/Recording Information84
7.Assisting and Caring for Others83
8.Analyzing Data or Information81
9.Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings80
10.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships79
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Job Activity Scores

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
94
84
Keep up with price changes in a small retail storeKeep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports carsLearn information related to a complex and rapidly changing technology
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
93
85
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
90
68
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
87
84
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
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.
84
72
Tend a highway toll boothSell shoes in a popular shoe storePerform a monologue on national TV
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
84
63
Record the weights of trucks that use the highwaysDocument the results of a crime scene investigationMaintain information about the use of orbiting satellites for private industry communications
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
83
79
Help a coworker complete an assignmentAssist a stranded traveler in finding lodgingCare for seriously injured persons in an emergency room
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
81
75
Determine the location of a lost orderDetermine the interest cost to finance a new buildingAnalyze the cost of medical care services for all hospitals in the country
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
80
85
Check to see if baking bread is doneTest electrical circuitsCheck the status of a patient in critical medical care
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
79
64
Exchange greetings with a coworkerMaintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clientsGain cooperation from a culturally diverse group of executives hostile to your company