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Resume skills guide · SOC 29-1131

Skills for Veterinarians

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for veterinarians, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Active Learning as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Reading Comprehension4.12
  • 2.Active Listening4.12
  • 3.Active Learning4
  • 4.Speaking3.88
  • 5.Science3.88
  • 6.Critical Thinking3.88
  • 7.Writing3.5
  • 8.Monitoring3.25
  • 9.Mathematics3.12
  • 10.Learning Strategies3

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Knowledge areas

  • Biology
  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Education and Training
  • Chemistry
  • Personnel and Human Resources

Core work activities

  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Getting Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

In-demand tools & technology

  • American Data Systems PAWS Veterinary Practice Management
  • Complete Clinic
  • Eklin Information Systems VIA
  • Henry Schein ImproMed
  • IDEXX Laboratories IDEXX Cornerstone
  • IDEXX Laboratories IDEXX VPM
  • ImproMed Infinity
  • InformaVet ALIS-VET
  • IntraVet
  • Mobile Data Software VetInfo
  • Sneakers Software DVMax Practice
  • Vetport
  • Web browser software
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel